Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Utah by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of Utah ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
15
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$603,328
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,799
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 64.2% |
+$1,360,422 | $112,201 | $21,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 64.2% |
+$1,183,182 | $103,339 | $21,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 64.2% |
+$1,151,882 | $101,774 | $21,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Information Science/Studies.
Grad rate: 64.2% |
+$983,242 | $93,342 | $21,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 64.2% |
+$748,002 | $81,580 | $21,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Law.
Grad rate: 64.2% |
+$631,862 | $75,773 | $21,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 64.2% |
+$549,402 | $71,650 | $21,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 64.2% |
+$494,502 | $68,905 | $21,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Grad rate: 64.2% |
+$465,962 | $67,478 | $21,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Medicine.
Grad rate: 64.2% |
+$411,182 | $64,739 | $21,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 64.2% |
+$339,522 | $61,156 | $21,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 64.2% |
+$314,222 | $59,891 | $21,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 64.2% |
+$157,522 | $52,056 | $21,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 64.2% |
+$130,702 | $50,715 | $21,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 64.2% |
+$128,322 | $50,596 | $21,799 | $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.