Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Nebraska-Lincoln by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of Nebraska-Lincoln ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
12
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$221,504
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,341
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 65.4% |
+$1,161,458 | $102,607 | $25,341 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 65.4% |
+$504,578 | $69,763 | $25,341 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Law.
Grad rate: 65.4% |
+$402,318 | $64,650 | $25,341 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 65.4% |
+$289,938 | $59,031 | $25,341 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 65.4% |
+$198,018 | $54,435 | $25,341 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 65.4% |
+$165,278 | $52,798 | $25,341 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 65.4% |
+$115,638 | $50,316 | $25,341 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 65.4% |
+$88,298 | $48,949 | $25,341 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 65.4% |
+$71,938 | $48,131 | $25,341 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 65.4% |
+$44,718 | $46,770 | $25,341 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Music.
Grad rate: 65.4% |
-$91,942 | $39,937 | $25,341 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 65.4% |
-$292,182 | $29,925 | $25,341 | $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.