Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Oregon by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of Oregon ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
20
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$268,727
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,636
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Physics.
Grad rate: 72.5% |
+$910,728 | $90,800 | $32,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 72.5% |
+$839,508 | $87,239 | $32,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 72.5% |
+$737,808 | $82,154 | $32,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 72.5% |
+$465,708 | $68,549 | $32,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Law.
Grad rate: 72.5% |
+$452,728 | $67,900 | $32,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 72.5% |
+$437,188 | $67,123 | $32,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 72.5% |
+$361,308 | $63,329 | $32,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 72.5% |
+$305,868 | $60,557 | $32,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Architectural Sciences and Technology.
Grad rate: 72.5% |
+$300,408 | $60,284 | $32,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
Grad rate: 72.5% |
+$291,988 | $59,863 | $32,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution.
Grad rate: 72.5% |
+$264,288 | $58,478 | $32,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Interior Architecture.
Grad rate: 72.5% |
+$251,408 | $57,834 | $32,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Landscape Architecture.
Grad rate: 72.5% |
+$212,588 | $55,893 | $32,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 72.5% |
+$88,168 | $49,672 | $32,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 72.5% |
+$23,448 | $46,436 | $32,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 72.5% |
-$4,512 | $45,038 | $32,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.
Grad rate: 72.5% |
-$30,392 | $43,744 | $32,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Journalism.
Grad rate: 72.5% |
-$109,892 | $39,769 | $32,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Music.
Grad rate: 72.5% |
-$166,772 | $36,925 | $32,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 72.5% |
-$257,032 | $32,412 | $32,636 | $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.