Best Master's Degree Programs at Yale University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Yale 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
+$496,444
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$85,120
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
+$2,338,860 | $167,455 | $85,120 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
+$1,335,580 | $117,291 | $85,120 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
+$1,232,580 | $112,141 | $85,120 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
+$900,300 | $95,527 | $85,120 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
+$430,440 | $72,034 | $85,120 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
+$425,940 | $71,809 | $85,120 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
+$373,800 | $69,202 | $85,120 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Natural Resources Management and Policy.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
+$369,860 | $69,005 | $85,120 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
+$284,400 | $64,732 | $85,120 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Theological and Ministerial Studies.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
+$82,040 | $54,614 | $85,120 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
+$24,180 | $51,721 | $85,120 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Religious/Sacred Music.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
-$73,820 | $46,821 | $85,120 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Music.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
-$245,560 | $38,234 | $85,120 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
-$528,380 | $24,093 | $85,120 | $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.