Best Master's Degree Programs at Valdosta State University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Valdosta State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
10
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$35,776
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,202
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
+$281,856 | $58,113 | $20,202 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
+$201,196 | $54,080 | $20,202 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
+$148,256 | $51,433 | $20,202 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
+$61,696 | $47,105 | $20,202 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$21,984 | $42,921 | $20,202 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$25,484 | $42,746 | $20,202 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$26,524 | $42,694 | $20,202 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$41,384 | $41,951 | $20,202 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$98,484 | $39,096 | $20,202 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Library Science and Administration.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$121,384 | $37,951 | $20,202 | $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.