Best Master's Degree Programs at Valparaiso University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Valparaiso University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$337,304
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$57,393
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: 68.5% |
+$1,449,214 | $120,200 | $57,393 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 68.5% |
+$459,694 | $70,724 | $57,393 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Law.
Grad rate: 68.5% |
+$164,574 | $55,968 | $57,393 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 68.5% |
+$57,474 | $50,613 | $57,393 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 68.5% |
+$18,434 | $48,661 | $57,393 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 68.5% |
-$125,566 | $41,461 | $57,393 | $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.