Best Master's Degree Programs at University of California-Riverside by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of California-Riverside ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$234,883
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$34,975
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 76.3% |
+$448,970 | $67,946 | $34,975 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 76.3% |
+$378,810 | $64,438 | $34,975 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 76.3% |
-$123,130 | $39,341 | $34,975 | $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.