Best Master's Degree Programs at Rutgers University-Newark by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Rutgers University-Newark ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
9
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$591,550
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$33,749
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 66.9% |
+$1,603,822 | $125,566 | $33,749 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 66.9% |
+$1,146,262 | $102,688 | $33,749 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 66.9% |
+$709,842 | $80,867 | $33,749 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
Grad rate: 66.9% |
+$427,162 | $66,733 | $33,749 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 66.9% |
+$369,342 | $63,842 | $33,749 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 66.9% |
+$329,782 | $61,864 | $33,749 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 66.9% |
+$318,262 | $61,288 | $33,749 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 66.9% |
+$272,642 | $59,007 | $33,749 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 66.9% |
+$146,842 | $52,717 | $33,749 | $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.