Best Master's Degree Programs at Purdue University-Main Campus by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Purdue University-Main Campus ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$1,092,668
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,567
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 83.1% |
+$1,589,986 | $123,756 | $22,567 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Engineering, Other.
Grad rate: 83.1% |
+$1,325,406 | $110,527 | $22,567 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Veterinary Medicine.
Grad rate: 83.1% |
+$1,323,546 | $110,434 | $22,567 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 83.1% |
+$1,229,566 | $105,735 | $22,567 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 83.1% |
+$1,203,026 | $104,408 | $22,567 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
Grad rate: 83.1% |
+$1,135,226 | $101,018 | $22,567 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 83.1% |
+$501,546 | $69,334 | $22,567 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 83.1% |
+$433,046 | $65,909 | $22,567 | $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.