Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Louisiana at Lafayette by ROI

Every Master's Degree major at University of Louisiana at Lafayette 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

7

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$337,738

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$24,631

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Grad rate: 51.6%

+$1,124,418 $100,684 $24,631 $0 Full ROI →
2 Engineering, General.

Grad rate: 51.6%

+$636,498 $76,288 $24,631 $0 Full ROI →
3 Architecture.

Grad rate: 51.6%

+$262,218 $57,574 $24,631 $0 Full ROI →
4 Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.

Grad rate: 51.6%

+$246,998 $56,813 $24,631 $0 Full ROI →
5 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 51.6%

+$188,518 $53,889 $24,631 $0 Full ROI →
6 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.

Grad rate: 51.6%

-$45,942 $42,166 $24,631 $0 Full ROI →
7 Student Counseling and Personnel Services.

Grad rate: 51.6%

-$48,542 $42,036 $24,631 $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.