Best Master's Degree Programs at San Diego State University by ROI

Every Master's Degree major at San Diego 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 Doctoral Degree

Programs Analyzed

12

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$415,826

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$27,357

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 78.1%

 +$847,366 $87,104 $27,357 $0 Full ROI →
2 Accounting and Related Services.

Grad rate: 78.1%

 +$768,086 $83,140 $27,357 $0 Full ROI →
3 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

Grad rate: 78.1%

 +$605,566 $75,014 $27,357 $0 Full ROI →
4 Educational Administration and Supervision.

Grad rate: 78.1%

 +$562,966 $72,884 $27,357 $0 Full ROI →
5 Special Education and Teaching.

Grad rate: 78.1%

 +$505,386 $70,005 $27,357 $0 Full ROI →
6 Public Health.

Grad rate: 78.1%

 +$420,706 $65,771 $27,357 $0 Full ROI →
7 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

Grad rate: 78.1%

 +$392,106 $64,341 $27,357 $0 Full ROI →
8 Communication and Media Studies.

Grad rate: 78.1%

 +$371,066 $63,289 $27,357 $0 Full ROI →
9 Social Work.

Grad rate: 78.1%

 +$234,726 $56,472 $27,357 $0 Full ROI →
10 Student Counseling and Personnel Services.

Grad rate: 78.1%

 +$231,226 $56,297 $27,357 $0 Full ROI →
11 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.

Grad rate: 78.1%

 +$167,946 $53,133 $27,357 $0 Full ROI →
12 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Grad rate: 78.1%

 -$117,234 $38,874 $27,357 $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.