Best Master's Degree Programs at The University of Montana by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at The University of Montana 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
+$240,140
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$23,744
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
+$1,473,432 | $118,046 | $23,744 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
+$419,832 | $65,366 | $23,744 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
+$418,552 | $65,302 | $23,744 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
+$407,792 | $64,764 | $23,744 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Law.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
+$294,392 | $59,094 | $23,744 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
+$153,392 | $52,044 | $23,744 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
+$73,332 | $48,041 | $23,744 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
+$59,032 | $47,326 | $23,744 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
-$67,468 | $41,001 | $23,744 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
-$82,708 | $40,239 | $23,744 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
-$97,808 | $39,484 | $23,744 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
-$170,088 | $35,870 | $23,744 | $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.