Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Akron Main Campus by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of Akron Main Campus ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
14
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$221,794
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$24,555
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: 48.0% |
+$1,121,450 | $100,528 | $24,555 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Taxation.
Grad rate: 48.0% |
+$666,370 | $77,774 | $24,555 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 48.0% |
+$438,110 | $66,361 | $24,555 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 48.0% |
+$368,090 | $62,860 | $24,555 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Law.
Grad rate: 48.0% |
+$266,250 | $57,768 | $24,555 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 48.0% |
+$189,350 | $53,923 | $24,555 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 48.0% |
+$91,370 | $49,024 | $24,555 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 48.0% |
+$70,890 | $48,000 | $24,555 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 48.0% |
+$37,850 | $46,348 | $24,555 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 48.0% |
+$8,530 | $44,882 | $24,555 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 48.0% |
-$31,250 | $42,893 | $24,555 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 48.0% |
-$31,690 | $42,871 | $24,555 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 48.0% |
-$35,130 | $42,699 | $24,555 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 48.0% |
-$55,070 | $41,702 | $24,555 | $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.