Best Master's Degree Programs at Sam Houston State University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Sam Houston State 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
+$244,741
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$24,517
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 55.6% |
+$646,486 | $76,776 | $24,517 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 55.6% |
+$559,026 | $72,403 | $24,517 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Music.
Grad rate: 55.6% |
+$412,566 | $65,080 | $24,517 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 55.6% |
+$366,986 | $62,801 | $24,517 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 55.6% |
+$270,486 | $57,976 | $24,517 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 55.6% |
+$212,946 | $55,099 | $24,517 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 55.6% |
+$190,086 | $53,956 | $24,517 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Library Science and Administration.
Grad rate: 55.6% |
+$183,326 | $53,618 | $24,517 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Education, Other.
Grad rate: 55.6% |
+$127,506 | $50,827 | $24,517 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
History.
Grad rate: 55.6% |
+$97,266 | $49,315 | $24,517 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 55.6% |
+$93,086 | $49,106 | $24,517 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 55.6% |
+$74,966 | $48,200 | $24,517 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 55.6% |
-$53,094 | $41,797 | $24,517 | $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.