Best Master's Degree Programs at Western Illinois University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Western Illinois University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
14
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$165,031
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,828
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
+$687,324 | $79,149 | $27,828 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
+$553,484 | $72,457 | $27,828 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
+$484,844 | $69,025 | $27,828 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
+$402,424 | $64,904 | $27,828 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
+$194,744 | $54,520 | $27,828 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
+$140,884 | $51,827 | $27,828 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
+$120,844 | $50,825 | $27,828 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
+$46,304 | $47,098 | $27,828 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
+$35,624 | $46,564 | $27,828 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$17,896 | $43,888 | $27,828 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$18,576 | $43,854 | $27,828 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$42,816 | $42,642 | $27,828 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$123,736 | $38,596 | $27,828 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management.
Grad rate: 46.2% |
-$153,016 | $37,132 | $27,828 | $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.