Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Houston by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of Houston ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
17
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$478,196
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,056
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 64.0% |
+$1,539,408 | $121,476 | $25,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 64.0% |
+$1,143,568 | $101,684 | $25,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Optometry.
Grad rate: 64.0% |
+$1,105,488 | $99,780 | $25,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Grad rate: 64.0% |
+$905,808 | $89,796 | $25,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Law.
Grad rate: 64.0% |
+$860,548 | $87,533 | $25,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Human Resources Management and Services.
Grad rate: 64.0% |
+$666,208 | $77,816 | $25,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 64.0% |
+$548,968 | $71,954 | $25,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 64.0% |
+$377,448 | $63,378 | $25,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 64.0% |
+$257,668 | $57,389 | $25,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 64.0% |
+$237,088 | $56,360 | $25,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 64.0% |
+$192,588 | $54,135 | $25,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.
Grad rate: 64.0% |
+$173,428 | $53,177 | $25,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 64.0% |
+$137,628 | $51,387 | $25,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 64.0% |
+$131,128 | $51,062 | $25,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 64.0% |
+$40,888 | $46,550 | $25,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Music.
Grad rate: 64.0% |
-$64,012 | $41,305 | $25,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Grad rate: 64.0% |
-$124,512 | $38,280 | $25,056 | $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.