Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Nebraska at Omaha by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of Nebraska at Omaha 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
+$255,862
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,446
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 48.3% |
+$1,020,288 | $95,059 | $20,446 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Information Science/Studies.
Grad rate: 48.3% |
+$947,228 | $91,406 | $20,446 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 48.3% |
+$322,308 | $60,160 | $20,446 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 48.3% |
+$211,948 | $54,642 | $20,446 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 48.3% |
+$184,208 | $53,255 | $20,446 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 48.3% |
+$133,148 | $50,702 | $20,446 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 48.3% |
+$68,368 | $47,463 | $20,446 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 48.3% |
+$65,128 | $47,301 | $20,446 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 48.3% |
+$48,028 | $46,446 | $20,446 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 48.3% |
+$23,108 | $45,200 | $20,446 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 48.3% |
-$209,272 | $33,581 | $20,446 | $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.