Best Master's Degree Programs at Santa Clara University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Santa Clara University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$928,606
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$77,768
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 88.5% |
+$1,820,864 | $140,820 | $77,768 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer Engineering.
Grad rate: 88.5% |
+$1,584,824 | $129,018 | $77,768 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Law.
Grad rate: 88.5% |
+$1,017,244 | $100,639 | $77,768 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 88.5% |
+$930,704 | $96,312 | $77,768 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 88.5% |
+$689,584 | $84,256 | $77,768 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 88.5% |
+$271,044 | $63,329 | $77,768 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 88.5% |
+$185,984 | $59,076 | $77,768 | $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.