Best Master's Degree Programs at University at Buffalo by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University at Buffalo ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
17
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$424,642
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,043
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dentistry.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$1,751,974 | $132,503 | $29,043 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$1,581,494 | $123,979 | $29,043 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$679,594 | $78,884 | $29,043 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$619,454 | $75,877 | $29,043 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$603,854 | $75,097 | $29,043 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Law.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$488,594 | $69,334 | $29,043 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Nutrition Sciences.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$348,834 | $62,346 | $29,043 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$250,754 | $57,442 | $29,043 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$194,874 | $54,648 | $29,043 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$188,434 | $54,326 | $29,043 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$174,734 | $53,641 | $29,043 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$138,714 | $51,840 | $29,043 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$67,034 | $48,256 | $29,043 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$47,234 | $47,266 | $29,043 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$37,114 | $46,760 | $29,043 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Library Science and Administration.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$34,994 | $46,654 | $29,043 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$11,234 | $45,466 | $29,043 | $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.