Best Master's Degree Programs at Wake Forest University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Wake Forest 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
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$630,506
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$82,818
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: 90.3% |
+$2,103,124 | $155,438 | $82,818 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 90.3% |
+$1,102,324 | $105,398 | $82,818 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 90.3% |
+$873,144 | $93,939 | $82,818 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 90.3% |
+$582,364 | $79,400 | $82,818 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Law.
Grad rate: 90.3% |
+$435,664 | $72,065 | $82,818 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Medicine.
Grad rate: 90.3% |
+$299,764 | $65,270 | $82,818 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 90.3% |
-$54,436 | $47,560 | $82,818 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Theological and Ministerial Studies.
Grad rate: 90.3% |
-$297,896 | $35,387 | $82,818 | $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.