Best Master's Degree Programs at University of California-Santa Cruz by ROI

Every Master's Degree major at University of California-Santa Cruz ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree

Programs Analyzed

4

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$144,672

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$38,649

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Economics.

Grad rate: 75.7%

+$323,722 $62,051 $38,649 $0 Full ROI →
2 Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research.

Grad rate: 75.7%

+$225,942 $57,162 $38,649 $0 Full ROI →
3 Fine and Studio Arts.

Grad rate: 75.7%

+$212,782 $56,504 $38,649 $0 Full ROI →
4 Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.

Grad rate: 75.7%

-$183,758 $36,677 $38,649 $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.