Best Master's Degree Programs at University of San Diego by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of San Diego 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
+$522,142
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$74,879
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 82.1% |
+$1,064,042 | $102,690 | $74,879 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.
Grad rate: 82.1% |
+$982,202 | $98,598 | $74,879 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 82.1% |
+$889,942 | $93,985 | $74,879 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Law.
Grad rate: 82.1% |
+$857,162 | $92,346 | $74,879 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 82.1% |
+$410,682 | $70,022 | $74,879 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 82.1% |
+$172,662 | $58,121 | $74,879 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 82.1% |
+$159,282 | $57,452 | $74,879 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 82.1% |
+$91,202 | $54,048 | $74,879 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 82.1% |
+$72,102 | $53,093 | $74,879 | $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.