Best Master's Degree Programs at Troy University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Troy University 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
+$163,138
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,816
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: 46.2% |
+$985,068 | $93,435 | $21,816 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
+$362,728 | $62,318 | $21,816 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
+$245,708 | $56,467 | $21,816 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
+$241,888 | $56,276 | $21,816 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Human Resources Management and Services.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
+$114,968 | $49,930 | $21,816 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
+$83,448 | $48,354 | $21,816 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
+$42,488 | $46,306 | $21,816 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
+$39,488 | $46,156 | $21,816 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
+$21,208 | $45,242 | $21,816 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$41,352 | $42,114 | $21,816 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$49,732 | $41,695 | $21,816 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$88,252 | $39,769 | $21,816 | $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.