Best Master's Degree Programs at Salem State University by ROI

Every Master's Degree major at Salem State 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

9

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$258,070

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$27,615

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.

Grad rate: 55.2%

 +$488,890 $69,206 $27,615 $0 Full ROI →
2 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Grad rate: 55.2%

 +$388,670 $64,195 $27,615 $0 Full ROI →
3 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

Grad rate: 55.2%

 +$328,050 $61,164 $27,615 $0 Full ROI →
4 Special Education and Teaching.

Grad rate: 55.2%

 +$302,410 $59,882 $27,615 $0 Full ROI →
5 Student Counseling and Personnel Services.

Grad rate: 55.2%

 +$242,150 $56,869 $27,615 $0 Full ROI →
6 Social Work.

Grad rate: 55.2%

 +$176,030 $53,563 $27,615 $0 Full ROI →
7 Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.

Grad rate: 55.2%

 +$154,610 $52,492 $27,615 $0 Full ROI →
8 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Grad rate: 55.2%

 +$143,170 $51,920 $27,615 $0 Full ROI →
9 Educational Administration and Supervision.

Grad rate: 55.2%

 +$98,650 $49,694 $27,615 $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.