Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Arkansas by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of Arkansas 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
+$264,600
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,161
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 69.6% |
+$1,583,518 | $123,792 | $26,161 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Engineering-Related Fields.
Grad rate: 69.6% |
+$585,958 | $73,914 | $26,161 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 69.6% |
+$554,338 | $72,333 | $26,161 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Law.
Grad rate: 69.6% |
+$471,598 | $68,196 | $26,161 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 69.6% |
+$313,298 | $60,281 | $26,161 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 69.6% |
+$275,778 | $58,405 | $26,161 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 69.6% |
+$104,778 | $49,855 | $26,161 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 69.6% |
+$32,278 | $46,230 | $26,161 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 69.6% |
+$29,438 | $46,088 | $26,161 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management.
Grad rate: 69.6% |
+$9,518 | $45,092 | $26,161 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 69.6% |
-$1,362 | $44,548 | $26,161 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 69.6% |
-$5,542 | $44,339 | $26,161 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 69.6% |
-$6,802 | $44,276 | $26,161 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Grad rate: 69.6% |
-$242,382 | $32,497 | $26,161 | $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.