Best Master's Degree Programs at Portland State University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Portland State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
20
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$355,027
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,449
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
+$1,180,382 | $103,264 | $22,449 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
+$1,030,002 | $95,745 | $22,449 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
+$1,028,482 | $95,669 | $22,449 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
+$678,042 | $78,147 | $22,449 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
+$591,182 | $73,804 | $22,449 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
+$456,402 | $67,065 | $22,449 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
+$353,742 | $61,932 | $22,449 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
+$344,742 | $61,482 | $22,449 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
+$299,062 | $59,198 | $22,449 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
+$233,842 | $55,937 | $22,449 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
+$194,262 | $53,958 | $22,449 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
+$193,202 | $53,905 | $22,449 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
+$167,042 | $52,597 | $22,449 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
+$163,322 | $52,411 | $22,449 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
+$132,482 | $50,869 | $22,449 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
+$129,422 | $50,716 | $22,449 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
+$20,782 | $45,284 | $22,449 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
+$7,602 | $44,625 | $22,449 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
-$40,378 | $42,226 | $22,449 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
-$63,078 | $41,091 | $22,449 | $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.