Best Master's Degree Programs at Utah State University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Utah State University 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
+$370,878
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,050
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Grad rate: 55.8% |
+$944,080 | $91,309 | $21,050 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Human Resources Management and Services.
Grad rate: 55.8% |
+$797,620 | $83,986 | $21,050 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 55.8% |
+$732,260 | $80,718 | $21,050 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Information Science/Studies.
Grad rate: 55.8% |
+$629,420 | $75,576 | $21,050 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 55.8% |
+$564,940 | $72,352 | $21,050 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 55.8% |
+$547,960 | $71,503 | $21,050 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Grad rate: 55.8% |
+$258,180 | $57,014 | $21,050 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 55.8% |
+$241,700 | $56,190 | $21,050 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 55.8% |
+$129,560 | $50,583 | $21,050 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 55.8% |
+$89,800 | $48,595 | $21,050 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 55.8% |
+$79,260 | $48,068 | $21,050 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 55.8% |
+$28,020 | $45,506 | $21,050 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 55.8% |
-$221,380 | $33,036 | $21,050 | $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.