Best Master's Degree Programs at Syracuse University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Syracuse University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
15
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$345,894
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$80,396
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Information Science/Studies.
Grad rate: 82.4% |
+$898,048 | $94,942 | $80,396 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 82.4% |
+$876,648 | $93,872 | $80,396 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 82.4% |
+$774,468 | $88,763 | $80,396 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 82.4% |
+$557,688 | $77,924 | $80,396 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business/Managerial Economics.
Grad rate: 82.4% |
+$556,068 | $77,843 | $80,396 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Law.
Grad rate: 82.4% |
+$485,108 | $74,295 | $80,396 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Grad rate: 82.4% |
+$369,508 | $68,515 | $80,396 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Security Science and Technology.
Grad rate: 82.4% |
+$241,668 | $62,123 | $80,396 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 82.4% |
+$211,308 | $60,605 | $80,396 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 82.4% |
+$101,768 | $55,128 | $80,396 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 82.4% |
+$97,728 | $54,926 | $80,396 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 82.4% |
+$60,608 | $53,070 | $80,396 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Library Science and Administration.
Grad rate: 82.4% |
+$46,208 | $52,350 | $80,396 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Museology/Museum Studies.
Grad rate: 82.4% |
+$19,728 | $51,026 | $80,396 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 82.4% |
-$108,132 | $44,633 | $80,396 | $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.