Best Master's Degree Programs at South University-Columbia by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at South University-Columbia ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$123,197
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$31,298
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 3.9% |
+$1,057,864 | $98,023 | $31,298 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 3.9% |
+$66,284 | $48,444 | $31,298 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 3.9% |
-$5,616 | $44,849 | $31,298 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 3.9% |
-$34,236 | $43,418 | $31,298 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 3.9% |
-$121,816 | $39,039 | $31,298 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 3.9% |
-$223,296 | $33,965 | $31,298 | $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.