Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
19
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$609,382
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,134
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
+$3,202,592 | $205,343 | $32,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
+$1,398,892 | $115,158 | $32,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Human Resources Management and Services.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
+$1,076,252 | $99,026 | $32,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Taxation.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
+$1,024,352 | $96,431 | $32,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
+$945,692 | $92,498 | $32,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Engineering-Related Fields.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
+$717,012 | $81,064 | $32,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
+$706,172 | $80,522 | $32,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
+$680,012 | $79,214 | $32,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
+$444,712 | $67,449 | $32,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
+$431,312 | $66,779 | $32,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
+$399,692 | $65,198 | $32,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
+$316,352 | $61,031 | $32,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
+$254,652 | $57,946 | $32,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
+$159,192 | $53,173 | $32,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
+$115,832 | $51,005 | $32,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Library Science and Administration.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
+$66,812 | $48,554 | $32,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
+$60,992 | $48,263 | $32,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
-$55,788 | $42,424 | $32,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Music.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
-$366,468 | $26,890 | $32,134 | $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.