Best Master's Degree Programs at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
13
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$346,705
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,174
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: 49.6% |
+$983,192 | $93,377 | $22,174 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 49.6% |
+$839,792 | $86,207 | $22,174 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 49.6% |
+$563,652 | $72,400 | $22,174 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 49.6% |
+$554,432 | $71,939 | $22,174 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
Grad rate: 49.6% |
+$328,872 | $60,661 | $22,174 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Natural Resources Management and Policy.
Grad rate: 49.6% |
+$271,932 | $57,814 | $22,174 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 49.6% |
+$264,492 | $57,442 | $22,174 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 49.6% |
+$251,692 | $56,802 | $22,174 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 49.6% |
+$166,312 | $52,533 | $22,174 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 49.6% |
+$147,092 | $51,572 | $22,174 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 49.6% |
+$115,552 | $49,995 | $22,174 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Library Science and Administration.
Grad rate: 49.6% |
+$48,772 | $46,656 | $22,174 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 49.6% |
-$28,608 | $42,787 | $22,174 | $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.