Best Master's Degree Programs at Youngstown State University by ROI
Every Master's Degree major at Youngstown State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$343,934
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,028
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: 51.0% |
+$1,521,264 | $120,066 | $20,028 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 51.0% |
+$538,984 | $70,952 | $20,028 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 51.0% |
+$89,384 | $48,472 | $20,028 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 51.0% |
-$15,056 | $43,250 | $20,028 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 51.0% |
-$27,436 | $42,631 | $20,028 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 51.0% |
-$43,536 | $41,826 | $20,028 | $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.