Best Master's Degree Programs at Northeastern University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Northeastern University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
29
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$697,396
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$81,353
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$2,083,794 | $154,325 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$1,484,454 | $124,358 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Taxation.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$1,456,434 | $122,957 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$1,297,014 | $114,986 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$1,205,134 | $110,392 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Information Science/Studies.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$1,081,214 | $104,196 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$1,067,874 | $103,529 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$1,055,374 | $102,904 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Biotechnology.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$965,854 | $98,428 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$895,794 | $94,925 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Medical Illustration and Informatics.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$880,734 | $94,172 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$853,794 | $92,825 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$825,474 | $91,409 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$813,094 | $90,790 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$688,754 | $84,573 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$641,894 | $82,230 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$466,214 | $73,446 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
International/Global Studies.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$405,074 | $70,389 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Law.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$403,494 | $70,310 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$372,974 | $68,784 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$356,614 | $67,966 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$245,454 | $62,408 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 23 |
Public Policy Analysis.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$232,134 | $61,742 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 24 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$216,354 | $60,953 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 25 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$205,854 | $60,428 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 26 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$79,534 | $54,112 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 27 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
+$23,974 | $51,334 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 28 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
-$20,586 | $49,106 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 29 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 90.8% |
-$59,266 | $47,172 | $81,353 | $0 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost − Debt Payoff (×1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20). Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.