Best Master's Degree Programs at University of the Cumberlands by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of the Cumberlands 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
+$62,837
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$24,654
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 45.3% |
+$465,072 | $67,719 | $24,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 45.3% |
+$271,012 | $58,016 | $24,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 45.3% |
+$78,672 | $48,399 | $24,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 45.3% |
-$8,488 | $44,041 | $24,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 45.3% |
-$44,288 | $42,251 | $24,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 45.3% |
-$45,848 | $42,173 | $24,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 45.3% |
-$97,908 | $39,570 | $24,654 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 45.3% |
-$115,528 | $38,689 | $24,654 | $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.