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Master's Degree•123 Institutions
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
Annual Full Cost vs. Median Earnings
Each dot represents one program at an institution. Shows the spread of annual sticker price (or net price if sticker price is unavailable) vs earnings 4 years post-grad.
Field Median ($76,736)
P25-P75 Interval ($63,586 - $100,453)
HS Baseline ($35,872)
Breakeven Line (0% ROI)
Institution | State | Earnings | Avg Net Price | Median Debt | Lifetime Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Philadelphia | PA | $255,357 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $28,699 /yr | - | +$1502k |
Madison | WI | $166,668 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $17,354 /yr | - | +$786k |
Nashville | TN | $140,404 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $15,846 /yr | $60,500 | +$562k |
Dallas | TX | $124,730 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $40,892 /yr | - | +$381k |
Cincinnati | OH | $120,626 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $32,997 /yr | - | +$359k |
Athens | GA | $112,192 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $13,936 /yr | - | +$321k |
College Station | TX | $110,154 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $21,315 /yr | - | +$290k |
Hempstead | NY | $111,964 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $34,176 /yr | - | +$282k |
Philadelphia | PA | $109,948 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $29,689 /yr | - | +$273k |
Chicago | IL | $105,355 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $30,902 /yr | $58,541 | +$230k |
Boston | MA | $103,316 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $24,402 /yr | - | +$224k |
East Lansing | MI | $100,453 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $19,680 /yr | $30,719 | +$208k |
Richardson | TX | $95,624 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $18,267 /yr | $23,791 | +$168k |
Los Angeles | CA | $94,408 Nat: $79,106 2yr Post-Grad | $32,740 /yr | - | +$165k |
East Texas A&M University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Commerce | TX | $91,404 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $11,841 /yr | $37,570 | +$143k |
Denver | CO | $94,307 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $36,131 /yr | $62,723 | +$124k |
Walsh College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Troy | MI | $86,082 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | - /yr | - | +$118k |
Boston | MA | $93,412 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $49,180 /yr | $41,000 | +$92k |
Boston | MA | $85,595 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $29,618 /yr | - | +$60k |
Philadelphia | PA | $82,256 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $19,409 /yr | - | +$49k |
Capella University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Minneapolis | MN | $81,837 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $17,956 /yr | $47,657 | +$48k |
Atlanta | GA | $80,194 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $15,931 /yr | - | +$37k |
Miami | FL | $76,368 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $9,288 /yr | $34,500 | +$16k |
Bellevue University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Bellevue | NE | $76,788 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $17,550 /yr | - | +$5k |
Waltham | MA | $77,715 Nat: $79,106 2yr Post-Grad | $37,930 /yr | - | +$3k |
Tucson | AZ | - Nat: $79,106 | $16,674 /yr | - | -$0 |
Thousand Oaks | CA | - Nat: $79,106 | $30,109 /yr | - | -$0 |
San Bernardino | CA | - Nat: $79,106 | $4,564 /yr | - | -$0 |
California State University-Dominguez Hills ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Carson | CA | - Nat: $79,106 | $8,615 /yr | - | -$0 |
Riverside | CA | - Nat: $79,106 | $45,566 /yr | - | -$0 |
San Diego | CA | - Nat: $79,106 | $15,364 /yr | - | -$0 |
Regis University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Denver | CO | - Nat: $79,106 | $18,397 /yr | - | -$0 |
Fairfield | CT | - Nat: $79,106 | $46,174 /yr | - | -$0 |
Wilmington | DE | - Nat: $79,106 | $15,554 /yr | - | -$0 |
Washington | DC | - Nat: $79,106 | $41,943 /yr | - | -$0 |
Florida Institute of Technology ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Melbourne | FL | - Nat: $79,106 | $35,639 /yr | - | -$0 |
Gainesville | FL | - Nat: $79,106 | $6,541 /yr | - | -$0 |
Tampa | FL | - Nat: $79,106 | $9,812 /yr | - | -$0 |
St. Thomas University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Miami Gardens | FL | - Nat: $79,106 | $26,312 /yr | - | -$0 |
Tampa | FL | - Nat: $79,106 | $36,211 /yr | - | -$0 |
Brenau University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Gainesville | GA | - Nat: $79,106 | $18,924 /yr | - | -$0 |
River Forest | IL | - Nat: $79,106 | $18,436 /yr | - | -$0 |
Chicago | IL | - Nat: $79,106 | $10,974 /yr | - | -$0 |
Champaign | IL | - Nat: $79,106 | $14,355 /yr | $25,486 | -$0 |
Chicago | IL | - Nat: $79,106 | $36,079 /yr | - | -$0 |
Chicago | IL | - Nat: $79,106 | $10,970 /yr | - | -$0 |
Edwardsville | IL | - Nat: $79,106 | $14,889 /yr | - | -$0 |
Oakland City University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Oakland City | IN | - Nat: $79,106 | $15,210 /yr | - | -$0 |
Baton Rouge | LA | - Nat: $79,106 | $19,151 /yr | - | -$0 |
Baltimore | MD | - Nat: $79,106 | $18,809 /yr | - | -$0 |
Worcester | MA | - Nat: $79,106 | $43,071 /yr | - | -$0 |
Baker College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Owosso | MI | - Nat: $79,106 | $13,157 /yr | - | -$0 |
Ann Arbor | MI | - Nat: $79,106 | $32,811 /yr | - | -$0 |
Ypsilanti | MI | - Nat: $79,106 | $15,407 /yr | - | -$0 |
Lincoln | NE | - Nat: $79,106 | $17,747 /yr | - | -$0 |
New England College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Henniker | NH | - Nat: $79,106 | $26,972 /yr | - | -$0 |
Teaneck | NJ | - Nat: $79,106 | $15,404 /yr | - | -$0 |
Madison | NJ | - Nat: $79,106 | $22,829 /yr | - | -$0 |
Jersey City | NJ | - Nat: $79,106 | $12,199 /yr | - | -$0 |
South Orange | NJ | - Nat: $79,106 | $31,446 /yr | - | -$0 |
University of the Southwest ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Hobbs | NM | - Nat: $79,106 | $16,927 /yr | - | -$0 |
New Rochelle | NY | - Nat: $79,106 | $29,188 /yr | - | -$0 |
Purchase | NY | - Nat: $79,106 | $20,991 /yr | - | -$0 |
Roberts Wesleyan University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Rochester | NY | - Nat: $79,106 | $23,130 /yr | - | -$0 |
Staten Island | NY | - Nat: $79,106 | $28,241 /yr | - | -$0 |
New York | NY | - Nat: $79,106 | $49,965 /yr | - | -$0 |
Akron | OH | - Nat: $79,106 | $13,946 /yr | - | -$0 |
Tiffin | OH | - Nat: $79,106 | $26,500 /yr | - | -$0 |
Edmond | OK | - Nat: $79,106 | $21,872 /yr | - | -$0 |
Philadelphia | PA | - Nat: $79,106 | $38,509 /yr | - | -$0 |
Bethlehem | PA | - Nat: $79,106 | $36,931 /yr | - | -$0 |
Pittsburgh | PA | - Nat: $79,106 | $30,434 /yr | - | -$0 |
Philadelphia | PA | - Nat: $79,106 | $28,198 /yr | - | -$0 |
Clemson | SC | - Nat: $79,106 | $22,253 /yr | - | -$0 |
Vermillion | SD | - Nat: $79,106 | $19,858 /yr | - | -$0 |
Harrogate | TN | - Nat: $79,106 | $20,406 /yr | - | -$0 |
Collegedale | TN | - Nat: $79,106 | $24,345 /yr | - | -$0 |
Houston | TX | - Nat: $79,106 | $14,276 /yr | - | -$0 |
The University of Texas at Arlington ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Arlington | TX | - Nat: $79,106 | $13,951 /yr | - | -$0 |
Austin | TX | - Nat: $79,106 | $19,857 /yr | - | -$0 |
Canyon | TX | - Nat: $79,106 | $19,487 /yr | - | -$0 |
Danville | VA | - Nat: $79,106 | $22,925 /yr | - | -$0 |
Buckhannon | WV | - Nat: $79,106 | $18,083 /yr | - | -$0 |
Mequon | WI | - Nat: $79,106 | $36,201 /yr | - | -$0 |
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Ponce | PR | - Nat: $79,106 | $13,192 /yr | - | -$0 |
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. San German | PR | - Nat: $79,106 | $9,148 /yr | - | -$0 |
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Aguadilla ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Aguadilla | PR | - Nat: $79,106 | $8,742 /yr | - | -$0 |
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. San Juan | PR | - Nat: $79,106 | $9,788 /yr | - | -$0 |
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Mercedita | PR | - Nat: $79,106 | $9,026 /yr | - | -$0 |
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Fajardo ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Fajardo | PR | - Nat: $79,106 | $9,230 /yr | - | -$0 |
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Guayama ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Guayama | PR | - Nat: $79,106 | $9,316 /yr | - | -$0 |
Santurce | PR | - Nat: $79,106 | $12,924 /yr | - | -$0 |
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Mayaguez | PR | - Nat: $79,106 | $11,502 /yr | - | -$0 |
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Gurabo | PR | - Nat: $79,106 | $7,051 /yr | - | -$0 |
Western Governors University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Salt Lake City | UT | - Nat: $79,106 | $12,548 /yr | - | -$0 |
Colorado State University Global ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Denver | CO | - Nat: $79,106 | $16,510 /yr | - | -$0 |
Florida Institute of Technology-Online ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Melbourne | FL | - Nat: $79,106 | $18,405 /yr | - | -$0 |
Orlando | FL | - Nat: $79,106 | $19,775 /yr | - | -$0 |
California Intercontinental University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Sioux Falls | SD | - Nat: $79,106 | - /yr | - | -$0 |
Tuscaloosa | AL | $76,736 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $22,420 /yr | $20,500 | -$5k |
Franklin University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Columbus | OH | $76,257 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $25,243 /yr | $41,000 | -$14k |
Stony Brook | NY | $73,000 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $18,784 /yr | - | -$31k |
Southern New Hampshire University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Manchester | NH | $76,638 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $36,708 /yr | $36,316 | -$32k |
Cincinnati | OH | $74,046 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $25,648 /yr | $28,979 | -$34k |
New York | NY | $71,015 Nat: $79,106 2yr Post-Grad | $30,892 /yr | - | -$45k |
Cambridge | MA | $74,163 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $45,447 /yr | $69,936 | -$70k |
Denver | CO | $63,005 Nat: $79,106 2yr Post-Grad | $11,900 /yr | - | -$84k |
University of Phoenix-Arizona ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Phoenix | AZ | $65,799 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $13,520 /yr | $40,705 | -$85k |
Walden University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Minneapolis | MN | $68,462 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $33,817 /yr | $34,167 | -$98k |
Rockville Centre | NY | $66,163 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $24,347 /yr | - | -$101k |
Liberty University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Lynchburg | VA | $63,586 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $29,357 /yr | $34,165 | -$134k |
New York | NY | $65,451 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $38,667 /yr | $41,000 | -$134k |
Grand Canyon University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Phoenix | AZ | $61,699 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $22,472 /yr | $33,916 | -$138k |
Cullowhee | NC | $58,995 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $13,315 /yr | - | -$146k |
Scranton | PA | $57,437 Nat: $79,106 2yr Post-Grad | $32,568 /yr | - | -$175k |
Full Sail University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Winter Park | FL | $59,772 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $38,875 /yr | $35,721 | -$186k |
Golden Gate University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. San Francisco | CA | $47,260 Nat: $79,106 2yr Post-Grad | - /yr | - | -$215k |
Wilmington University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. New Castle | DE | $46,087 Nat: $79,106 2yr Post-Grad | $15,644 /yr | - | -$255k |
Toledo | OH | $44,971 Nat: $79,106 2yr Post-Grad | $17,249 /yr | - | -$270k |
Tallahassee | FL | $41,565 Nat: $79,106 2yr Post-Grad | $11,297 /yr | - | -$293k |
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. San Juan | PR | $33,039 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $7,646 /yr | $27,610 | -$388k |
Saint Louis | MO | $35,060 Nat: $79,106 2yr Post-Grad | $27,047 /yr | - | -$389k |
NUC University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Bayamon | PR | $30,548 Nat: $79,106 4yr Post-Grad | $8,920 /yr | $20,623 | -$415k |
Analysis Notes:
- Lifetime Value Added: Net Present Value (NPV) of estimated career earnings relative to a median bachelor's degree holder, accounting for this institution's average cost and taxes.
- Avg Net Price: The average price paid by students who receive federal financial aid (grants/loans).Note: For graduate programs, the institution's average undergraduate net price is used as a proxy for annual cost, which may differ from actual graduate tuition and net price.
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator, or for more sophisticated analysis, the Guided ROI Interview, with your specific estimates of cost and salary.