Best Master's Degree Programs at Saint Louis University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Saint Louis University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
13
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$775,413
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$69,125
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dentistry.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
+$3,720,470 | $234,936 | $69,125 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
International Business.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
+$1,790,650 | $138,445 | $69,125 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
+$1,015,350 | $99,680 | $69,125 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
+$873,730 | $92,599 | $69,125 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
+$839,070 | $90,866 | $69,125 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
+$651,610 | $81,493 | $69,125 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
+$439,530 | $70,889 | $69,125 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
+$303,610 | $64,093 | $69,125 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
+$237,790 | $60,802 | $69,125 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
+$198,870 | $58,856 | $69,125 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
+$73,510 | $52,588 | $69,125 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
+$48,750 | $51,350 | $69,125 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
-$112,570 | $43,284 | $69,125 | $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.