Best Master's Degree Programs at Towson University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Towson University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
19
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$558,747
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,621
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$1,564,458 | $122,885 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$1,253,418 | $107,333 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$1,143,938 | $101,859 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$895,938 | $89,459 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$833,358 | $86,330 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Information Science/Studies.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$811,998 | $85,262 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Human Resources Management and Services.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$469,358 | $68,130 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$459,418 | $67,633 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Security Science and Technology.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$459,138 | $67,619 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$426,378 | $65,981 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$394,158 | $64,370 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$366,558 | $62,990 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$321,818 | $60,753 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$317,398 | $60,532 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$246,698 | $56,997 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$228,318 | $56,078 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$225,738 | $55,949 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$115,718 | $50,448 | $26,621 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 68.7% |
+$82,398 | $48,782 | $26,621 | $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.