Best Master's Degree Programs at Oregon State University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Oregon State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
13
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$428,583
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,926
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 70.3% |
+$1,694,188 | $129,702 | $29,926 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Veterinary Medicine.
Grad rate: 70.3% |
+$1,173,048 | $103,645 | $29,926 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 70.3% |
+$948,628 | $92,424 | $29,926 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 70.3% |
+$569,008 | $73,443 | $29,926 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 70.3% |
+$495,428 | $69,764 | $29,926 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 70.3% |
+$376,788 | $63,832 | $29,926 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 70.3% |
+$147,408 | $52,363 | $29,926 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Natural Resources Management and Policy.
Grad rate: 70.3% |
+$143,048 | $52,145 | $29,926 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Public Policy Analysis.
Grad rate: 70.3% |
+$67,868 | $48,386 | $29,926 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 70.3% |
+$45,368 | $47,261 | $29,926 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 70.3% |
+$41,368 | $47,061 | $29,926 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 70.3% |
+$41,188 | $47,052 | $29,926 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 70.3% |
-$171,752 | $36,405 | $29,926 | $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.