Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Southern Mississippi by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of Southern Mississippi ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$234,348
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,482
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 51.1% |
+$1,091,636 | $99,130 | $25,482 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 51.1% |
+$449,516 | $67,024 | $25,482 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 51.1% |
+$158,096 | $52,453 | $25,482 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 51.1% |
+$141,956 | $51,646 | $25,482 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 51.1% |
+$101,236 | $49,610 | $25,482 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 51.1% |
+$87,456 | $48,921 | $25,482 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 51.1% |
-$6,564 | $44,220 | $25,482 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 51.1% |
-$148,544 | $37,121 | $25,482 | $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.