Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Northern Colorado by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of Northern Colorado 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
+$181,668
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,989
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: 51.6% |
+$1,048,702 | $97,134 | $26,989 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 51.6% |
+$401,322 | $64,765 | $26,989 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 51.6% |
+$163,602 | $52,879 | $26,989 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 51.6% |
+$105,302 | $49,964 | $26,989 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 51.6% |
+$83,082 | $48,853 | $26,989 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 51.6% |
+$44,082 | $46,903 | $26,989 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 51.6% |
+$34,122 | $46,405 | $26,989 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 51.6% |
-$12,058 | $44,096 | $26,989 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 51.6% |
-$16,178 | $43,890 | $26,989 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Music.
Grad rate: 51.6% |
-$35,298 | $42,934 | $26,989 | $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.