Best Master's Degree Programs at The University of Texas at San Antonio by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at The University of Texas at San Antonio 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
+$158,679
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,474
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 52.3% |
+$790,092 | $83,652 | $21,474 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 52.3% |
+$531,592 | $70,727 | $21,474 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 52.3% |
+$266,352 | $57,465 | $21,474 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 52.3% |
+$261,332 | $57,214 | $21,474 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
Grad rate: 52.3% |
+$236,112 | $55,953 | $21,474 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 52.3% |
+$228,792 | $55,587 | $21,474 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 52.3% |
+$181,272 | $53,211 | $21,474 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 52.3% |
+$140,612 | $51,178 | $21,474 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 52.3% |
+$117,632 | $50,029 | $21,474 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 52.3% |
+$99,232 | $49,109 | $21,474 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 52.3% |
+$27,132 | $45,504 | $21,474 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 52.3% |
+$18,132 | $45,054 | $21,474 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 52.3% |
+$10,132 | $44,654 | $21,474 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
History.
Grad rate: 52.3% |
+$6,252 | $44,460 | $21,474 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 52.3% |
-$102,048 | $39,045 | $21,474 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.
Grad rate: 52.3% |
-$273,748 | $30,460 | $21,474 | $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.