Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Maryland-Baltimore County by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of Maryland-Baltimore County ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$651,372
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,935
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
+$1,008,050 | $95,196 | $27,935 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
+$995,830 | $94,585 | $27,935 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Information Science/Studies.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
+$875,570 | $88,572 | $27,935 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
+$841,610 | $86,874 | $27,935 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
+$388,710 | $64,229 | $27,935 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
+$300,210 | $59,804 | $27,935 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 70.5% |
+$149,630 | $52,275 | $27,935 | $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.