Best Master's Degree Programs at Western Carolina University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Western Carolina University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$283,133
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$19,057
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: 59.8% |
+$1,195,106 | $103,661 | $19,057 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Human Resources Management and Services.
Grad rate: 59.8% |
+$569,326 | $72,372 | $19,057 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 59.8% |
+$354,626 | $61,637 | $19,057 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 59.8% |
+$302,486 | $59,030 | $19,057 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 59.8% |
+$300,486 | $58,930 | $19,057 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 59.8% |
+$179,266 | $52,869 | $19,057 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 59.8% |
+$95,286 | $48,670 | $19,057 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 59.8% |
+$88,326 | $48,322 | $19,057 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 59.8% |
+$76,506 | $47,731 | $19,057 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 59.8% |
-$18,234 | $42,994 | $19,057 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 59.8% |
-$28,714 | $42,470 | $19,057 | $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.