Best Master's Degree Programs at San Jose State University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at San Jose State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
12
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$763,526
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,695
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Engineering.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$1,873,990 | $138,269 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$1,241,570 | $106,648 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$933,810 | $91,260 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$906,250 | $89,882 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$812,310 | $85,185 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$697,570 | $79,448 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$673,710 | $78,255 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$661,790 | $77,659 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$457,890 | $67,464 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$397,430 | $64,441 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$333,710 | $61,255 | $25,695 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Library Science and Administration.
Grad rate: 66.2% |
+$172,290 | $53,184 | $25,695 | $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.