Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Georgia by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of Georgia ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
22
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$406,768
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,436
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$1,562,308 | $122,859 | $27,436 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$1,554,948 | $122,491 | $27,436 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Veterinary Medicine.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$1,235,408 | $106,514 | $27,436 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$929,488 | $91,218 | $27,436 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Law.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$675,708 | $78,529 | $27,436 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$600,088 | $74,748 | $27,436 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$580,768 | $73,782 | $27,436 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$386,328 | $64,060 | $27,436 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Forestry.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$363,928 | $62,940 | $27,436 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$235,968 | $56,542 | $27,436 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Journalism.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$235,468 | $56,517 | $27,436 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$206,568 | $55,072 | $27,436 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$191,188 | $54,303 | $27,436 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Agricultural Public Services.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$187,448 | $54,116 | $27,436 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$104,168 | $49,952 | $27,436 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$83,708 | $48,929 | $27,436 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$48,868 | $47,187 | $27,436 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$42,368 | $46,862 | $27,436 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$33,608 | $46,424 | $27,436 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$28,948 | $46,191 | $27,436 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
-$132,872 | $38,100 | $27,436 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Music.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
-$205,492 | $34,469 | $27,436 | $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.