Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Nebraska at Kearney by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of Nebraska at Kearney ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
10
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$135,892
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$24,452
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 56.8% |
+$373,756 | $63,133 | $24,452 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 56.8% |
+$185,556 | $53,723 | $24,452 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 56.8% |
+$176,636 | $53,277 | $24,452 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 56.8% |
+$163,156 | $52,603 | $24,452 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 56.8% |
+$149,056 | $51,898 | $24,452 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 56.8% |
+$136,636 | $51,277 | $24,452 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 56.8% |
+$104,276 | $49,659 | $24,452 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 56.8% |
+$82,916 | $48,591 | $24,452 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 56.8% |
+$11,576 | $45,024 | $24,452 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
History.
Grad rate: 56.8% |
-$24,644 | $43,213 | $24,452 | $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.