Best Master's Degree Programs at The University of Texas at El Paso by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at The University of Texas at El Paso ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
16
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$347,127
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$19,327
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 46.6% |
+$1,233,926 | $105,629 | $19,327 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Bioethics/Medical Ethics.
Grad rate: 46.6% |
+$828,966 | $85,381 | $19,327 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 46.6% |
+$603,026 | $74,084 | $19,327 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 46.6% |
+$504,766 | $69,171 | $19,327 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 46.6% |
+$474,206 | $67,643 | $19,327 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 46.6% |
+$399,586 | $63,912 | $19,327 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 46.6% |
+$350,346 | $61,450 | $19,327 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 46.6% |
+$220,506 | $54,958 | $19,327 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 46.6% |
+$169,966 | $52,431 | $19,327 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 46.6% |
+$167,146 | $52,290 | $19,327 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 46.6% |
+$166,146 | $52,240 | $19,327 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 46.6% |
+$135,826 | $50,724 | $19,327 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 46.6% |
+$131,026 | $50,484 | $19,327 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 46.6% |
+$96,666 | $48,766 | $19,327 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 46.6% |
+$52,486 | $46,557 | $19,327 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 46.6% |
+$19,446 | $44,905 | $19,327 | $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.