Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Massachusetts-Lowell by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of Massachusetts-Lowell 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
+$565,840
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,521
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 70.6% |
+$887,718 | $89,338 | $29,521 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 70.6% |
+$879,358 | $88,920 | $29,521 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Grad rate: 70.6% |
+$863,658 | $88,135 | $29,521 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 70.6% |
+$643,378 | $77,121 | $29,521 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 70.6% |
+$311,498 | $60,527 | $29,521 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 70.6% |
+$276,498 | $58,777 | $29,521 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 70.6% |
+$98,778 | $49,891 | $29,521 | $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.