Best Master's Degree Programs at Pepperdine University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Pepperdine University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$223,270
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$85,202
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 84.4% |
+$1,111,336 | $106,087 | $85,202 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Public Policy Analysis.
Grad rate: 84.4% |
+$420,516 | $71,546 | $85,202 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 84.4% |
+$100,196 | $55,530 | $85,202 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 84.4% |
+$51,336 | $53,087 | $85,202 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 84.4% |
-$21,784 | $49,431 | $85,202 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 84.4% |
-$40,884 | $48,476 | $85,202 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 84.4% |
-$57,824 | $47,629 | $85,202 | $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.