Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Houston-Downtown by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of Houston-Downtown 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
2
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$517,326
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$23,017
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 32.3% |
+$691,006 | $78,852 | $23,017 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 32.3% |
+$343,646 | $61,484 | $23,017 | $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.