Best Master's Degree Programs at University of California-San Diego by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of California-San Diego ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
15
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$814,535
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$36,325
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$2,976,850 | $194,475 | $36,325 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer Engineering.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$2,149,710 | $153,118 | $36,325 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Engineering, Other.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$1,558,730 | $123,569 | $36,325 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$1,359,910 | $113,628 | $36,325 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$1,283,010 | $109,783 | $36,325 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$1,133,270 | $102,296 | $36,325 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$774,590 | $84,362 | $36,325 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$488,510 | $70,058 | $36,325 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Medical Clinical Sciences/Graduate Medical Studies.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$328,950 | $62,080 | $36,325 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$287,510 | $60,008 | $36,325 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$203,310 | $55,798 | $36,325 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$73,490 | $49,307 | $36,325 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$46,530 | $47,959 | $36,325 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
-$160,210 | $37,622 | $36,325 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
-$286,130 | $31,326 | $36,325 | $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.