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.

Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree

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.