Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Rhode Island by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of Rhode Island 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
+$593,648
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,584
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 71.4% |
+$1,492,492 | $119,883 | $32,584 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 71.4% |
+$1,396,952 | $115,106 | $32,584 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 71.4% |
+$824,572 | $86,487 | $32,584 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 71.4% |
+$642,912 | $77,404 | $32,584 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 71.4% |
+$614,532 | $75,985 | $32,584 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 71.4% |
+$407,772 | $65,647 | $32,584 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 71.4% |
+$248,772 | $57,697 | $32,584 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 71.4% |
+$162,912 | $53,404 | $32,584 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 71.4% |
+$79,752 | $49,246 | $32,584 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Library Science and Administration.
Grad rate: 71.4% |
+$65,812 | $48,549 | $32,584 | $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.