Best Master's Degree Programs at Ohio University-Main Campus by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Ohio University-Main Campus ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
18
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$416,236
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,529
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Medicine.
Grad rate: 65.7% |
+$2,354,682 | $162,587 | $28,529 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 65.7% |
+$1,172,222 | $103,464 | $28,529 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 65.7% |
+$1,124,502 | $101,078 | $28,529 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 65.7% |
+$999,082 | $94,807 | $28,529 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 65.7% |
+$993,382 | $94,522 | $28,529 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 65.7% |
+$589,442 | $74,325 | $28,529 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Grad rate: 65.7% |
+$221,542 | $55,930 | $28,529 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 65.7% |
+$160,362 | $52,871 | $28,529 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 65.7% |
+$139,642 | $51,835 | $28,529 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 65.7% |
+$121,922 | $50,949 | $28,529 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 65.7% |
+$116,382 | $50,672 | $28,529 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 65.7% |
+$111,682 | $50,437 | $28,529 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 65.7% |
+$59,022 | $47,804 | $28,529 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 65.7% |
-$3,598 | $44,673 | $28,529 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 65.7% |
-$50,818 | $42,312 | $28,529 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 65.7% |
-$120,258 | $38,840 | $28,529 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Grad rate: 65.7% |
-$185,918 | $35,557 | $28,529 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 65.7% |
-$311,018 | $29,302 | $28,529 | $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.