Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Maryland Global Campus by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of Maryland Global Campus ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
14
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$739,170
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$19,790
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Grad rate: 23.6% |
+$1,292,480 | $108,603 | $19,790 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Security Science and Technology.
Grad rate: 23.6% |
+$1,110,380 | $99,498 | $19,790 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Grad rate: 23.6% |
+$1,066,280 | $97,293 | $19,790 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Management Information Systems and Services.
Grad rate: 23.6% |
+$1,013,800 | $94,669 | $19,790 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Information Science/Studies.
Grad rate: 23.6% |
+$1,008,880 | $94,423 | $19,790 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Biotechnology.
Grad rate: 23.6% |
+$766,900 | $82,324 | $19,790 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 23.6% |
+$678,820 | $77,920 | $19,790 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
International Business.
Grad rate: 23.6% |
+$670,420 | $77,500 | $19,790 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 23.6% |
+$663,440 | $77,151 | $19,790 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 23.6% |
+$588,480 | $73,403 | $19,790 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 23.6% |
+$542,400 | $71,099 | $19,790 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 23.6% |
+$513,940 | $69,676 | $19,790 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Grad rate: 23.6% |
+$375,840 | $62,771 | $19,790 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 23.6% |
+$56,320 | $46,795 | $19,790 | $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.