Best Master's Degree Programs at Rice University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Rice University 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
2
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$664,300
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$74,110
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 94.7% |
+$1,696,940 | $134,258 | $74,110 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Music.
Grad rate: 94.7% |
-$368,340 | $30,994 | $74,110 | $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.