Best Master's Degree Programs at University of New Mexico-Main Campus by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of New Mexico-Main Campus ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
14
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$253,352
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,973
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 52.1% |
+$1,247,194 | $106,457 | $20,973 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 52.1% |
+$537,294 | $70,962 | $20,973 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 52.1% |
+$499,214 | $69,058 | $20,973 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 52.1% |
+$494,854 | $68,840 | $20,973 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 52.1% |
+$289,754 | $58,585 | $20,973 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 52.1% |
+$226,374 | $55,416 | $20,973 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 52.1% |
+$192,534 | $53,724 | $20,973 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 52.1% |
+$173,414 | $52,768 | $20,973 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
Grad rate: 52.1% |
+$108,954 | $49,545 | $20,973 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 52.1% |
+$47,734 | $46,484 | $20,973 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 52.1% |
+$45,534 | $46,374 | $20,973 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 52.1% |
+$14,574 | $44,826 | $20,973 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 52.1% |
-$64,646 | $40,865 | $20,973 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Music.
Grad rate: 52.1% |
-$265,846 | $30,805 | $20,973 | $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.