Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Rochester by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of Rochester ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$331,997
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$82,600
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
+$1,087,100 | $104,615 | $82,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
+$842,800 | $92,400 | $82,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
+$657,860 | $83,153 | $82,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
+$157,360 | $58,128 | $82,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
-$42,300 | $48,145 | $82,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
-$67,400 | $46,890 | $82,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Music.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
-$311,440 | $34,688 | $82,600 | $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.