Best Master's Degree Programs at Seattle University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Seattle 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
+$258,906
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$68,633
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 73.8% |
+$1,018,694 | $99,798 | $68,633 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 73.8% |
+$612,694 | $79,498 | $68,633 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 73.8% |
+$470,194 | $72,373 | $68,633 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Law.
Grad rate: 73.8% |
+$461,314 | $71,929 | $68,633 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 73.8% |
+$429,094 | $70,318 | $68,633 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 73.8% |
+$426,054 | $70,166 | $68,633 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 73.8% |
+$371,594 | $67,443 | $68,633 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 73.8% |
+$294,214 | $63,574 | $68,633 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 73.8% |
+$14,154 | $49,571 | $68,633 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Theological and Ministerial Studies.
Grad rate: 73.8% |
-$63,466 | $45,690 | $68,633 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.
Grad rate: 73.8% |
-$72,486 | $45,239 | $68,633 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 73.8% |
-$293,786 | $34,174 | $68,633 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.
Grad rate: 73.8% |
-$302,486 | $33,739 | $68,633 | $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.