Best Master's Degree Programs at Western Michigan University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Western Michigan University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
16
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$255,403
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,655
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 56.5% |
+$1,206,270 | $105,179 | $28,655 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 56.5% |
+$869,330 | $88,332 | $28,655 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Grad rate: 56.5% |
+$484,070 | $69,069 | $28,655 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 56.5% |
+$418,130 | $65,772 | $28,655 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 56.5% |
+$343,770 | $62,054 | $28,655 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 56.5% |
+$198,630 | $54,797 | $28,655 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Public Administration.
Grad rate: 56.5% |
+$183,130 | $54,022 | $28,655 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 56.5% |
+$183,070 | $54,019 | $28,655 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 56.5% |
+$112,810 | $50,506 | $28,655 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 56.5% |
+$98,630 | $49,797 | $28,655 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 56.5% |
+$43,090 | $47,020 | $28,655 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 56.5% |
+$34,450 | $46,588 | $28,655 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 56.5% |
+$26,530 | $46,192 | $28,655 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 56.5% |
-$3,890 | $44,671 | $28,655 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 56.5% |
-$21,590 | $43,786 | $28,655 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Music.
Grad rate: 56.5% |
-$89,970 | $40,367 | $28,655 | $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.