Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Massachusetts-Amherst by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$336,959
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$33,389
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 83.1% |
+$1,472,402 | $118,959 | $33,389 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 83.1% |
+$673,362 | $79,007 | $33,389 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 83.1% |
+$397,622 | $65,220 | $33,389 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 83.1% |
+$321,002 | $61,389 | $33,389 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
Grad rate: 83.1% |
+$133,402 | $52,009 | $33,389 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 83.1% |
+$60,702 | $48,374 | $33,389 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 83.1% |
-$57,778 | $42,450 | $33,389 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Music.
Grad rate: 83.1% |
-$305,038 | $30,087 | $33,389 | $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.