Best Master's Degree Programs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$901,498
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$79,934
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
+$1,557,432 | $127,865 | $79,934 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
+$890,192 | $94,503 | $79,934 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
+$873,432 | $93,665 | $79,934 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Applied Mathematics.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
+$814,452 | $90,716 | $79,934 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
+$719,192 | $85,953 | $79,934 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 83.5% |
+$554,292 | $77,708 | $79,934 | $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.