Best Master's Degree Programs at Stanford University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Stanford 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
+$1,633,987
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$82,162
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Law.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
+$3,212,416 | $210,837 | $82,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
+$3,059,536 | $203,193 | $82,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
+$2,736,756 | $187,054 | $82,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
+$2,145,676 | $157,500 | $82,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
+$1,789,236 | $139,678 | $82,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Engineering-Related Fields.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
+$1,780,356 | $139,234 | $82,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
+$1,519,376 | $126,185 | $82,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
+$1,145,216 | $107,477 | $82,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
+$828,856 | $91,659 | $82,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Medicine.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
+$515,656 | $75,999 | $82,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Area Studies.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
+$466,396 | $73,536 | $82,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 94.0% |
+$408,376 | $70,635 | $82,162 | $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.