Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$896,339
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,013
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dentistry.
Grad rate: 84.6% |
+$2,101,134 | $149,958 | $29,013 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 84.6% |
+$1,686,634 | $129,233 | $29,013 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 84.6% |
+$1,587,394 | $124,271 | $29,013 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 84.6% |
+$1,221,354 | $105,969 | $29,013 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Veterinary Medicine.
Grad rate: 84.6% |
+$1,097,414 | $99,772 | $29,013 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Law.
Grad rate: 84.6% |
+$597,114 | $74,757 | $29,013 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 84.6% |
+$526,454 | $71,224 | $29,013 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Medicine.
Grad rate: 84.6% |
+$515,354 | $70,669 | $29,013 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 84.6% |
+$228,854 | $56,344 | $29,013 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 84.6% |
+$199,314 | $54,867 | $29,013 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 84.6% |
+$98,714 | $49,837 | $29,013 | $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.