Best Master's Degree Programs at Texas Tech University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Texas Tech University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
18
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$266,759
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,472
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Grad rate: 67.1% |
+$805,396 | $85,017 | $27,472 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Law.
Grad rate: 67.1% |
+$687,056 | $79,100 | $27,472 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 67.1% |
+$666,516 | $78,073 | $27,472 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 67.1% |
+$549,616 | $72,228 | $27,472 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 67.1% |
+$389,556 | $64,225 | $27,472 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 67.1% |
+$316,756 | $60,585 | $27,472 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Family and Consumer Economics and Related Studies.
Grad rate: 67.1% |
+$276,916 | $58,593 | $27,472 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 67.1% |
+$231,896 | $56,342 | $27,472 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 67.1% |
+$226,196 | $56,057 | $27,472 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 67.1% |
+$207,816 | $55,138 | $27,472 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 67.1% |
+$203,376 | $54,916 | $27,472 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 67.1% |
+$153,076 | $52,401 | $27,472 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management.
Grad rate: 67.1% |
+$152,336 | $52,364 | $27,472 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 67.1% |
+$82,836 | $48,889 | $27,472 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Music.
Grad rate: 67.1% |
+$74,676 | $48,481 | $27,472 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 67.1% |
-$5,684 | $44,463 | $27,472 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 67.1% |
-$93,164 | $40,089 | $27,472 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Museology/Museum Studies.
Grad rate: 67.1% |
-$123,504 | $38,572 | $27,472 | $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.