Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Notre Dame by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of Notre Dame ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
9
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$804,360
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$80,211
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 96.6% |
+$1,711,018 | $135,572 | $80,211 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 96.6% |
+$1,535,038 | $126,773 | $80,211 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Grad rate: 96.6% |
+$1,463,218 | $123,182 | $80,211 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Law.
Grad rate: 96.6% |
+$1,202,278 | $110,135 | $80,211 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Engineering Science.
Grad rate: 96.6% |
+$600,918 | $80,067 | $80,211 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 96.6% |
+$560,518 | $78,047 | $80,211 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 96.6% |
+$350,218 | $67,532 | $80,211 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 96.6% |
-$13,622 | $49,340 | $80,211 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Theological and Ministerial Studies.
Grad rate: 96.6% |
-$170,342 | $41,504 | $80,211 | $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.