Best Master's Degree Programs at University at Albany by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University at Albany ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
10
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$390,592
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,490
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Taxation.
Grad rate: 64.7% |
+$1,012,480 | $95,473 | $28,490 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 64.7% |
+$958,660 | $92,782 | $28,490 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 64.7% |
+$622,940 | $75,996 | $28,490 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 64.7% |
+$372,260 | $63,462 | $28,490 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 64.7% |
+$330,760 | $61,387 | $28,490 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 64.7% |
+$212,780 | $55,488 | $28,490 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 64.7% |
+$140,700 | $51,884 | $28,490 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Information Science/Studies.
Grad rate: 64.7% |
+$117,240 | $50,711 | $28,490 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 64.7% |
+$110,820 | $50,390 | $28,490 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 64.7% |
+$27,280 | $46,213 | $28,490 | $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.