Best Master's Degree Programs at The New School by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at The New School 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
+$29,114
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$82,757
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
+$441,826 | $72,367 | $82,757 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
+$392,426 | $69,897 | $82,757 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Public Policy Analysis.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
+$367,886 | $68,670 | $82,757 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
+$259,706 | $63,261 | $82,757 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
+$242,626 | $62,407 | $82,757 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
+$208,926 | $60,722 | $82,757 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Sustainability Studies.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
+$185,486 | $59,550 | $82,757 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
+$104,146 | $55,483 | $82,757 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
-$26,074 | $48,972 | $82,757 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
-$84,894 | $46,031 | $82,757 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
-$214,174 | $39,567 | $82,757 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
-$240,134 | $38,269 | $82,757 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
-$254,194 | $37,566 | $82,757 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
-$450,034 | $27,774 | $82,757 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Music.
Grad rate: 70.2% |
-$496,814 | $25,435 | $82,757 | $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.