Best Master's Degree Programs at Saint Mary's College of California by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Saint Mary's College of California 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
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$467,255
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$73,655
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 70.4% |
+$1,411,610 | $119,946 | $73,655 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 70.4% |
+$766,630 | $87,697 | $73,655 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 70.4% |
+$743,410 | $86,536 | $73,655 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 70.4% |
+$461,210 | $72,426 | $73,655 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 70.4% |
+$251,830 | $61,957 | $73,655 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 70.4% |
+$111,650 | $54,948 | $73,655 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 70.4% |
-$475,550 | $25,588 | $73,655 | $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.