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Master's Degree•26 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 ($67,595)
P25-P75 Interval ($57,318 - $72,178)
HS Baseline ($35,872)
Breakeven Line (0% ROI)
Institution | State | Earnings | Avg Net Price | Median Debt | Lifetime Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
New York | NY | $87,609 Nat: $64,286 4yr Post-Grad | $21,590 /yr | $73,259 | +$92k |
Los Angeles | CA | $82,105 Nat: $64,286 4yr Post-Grad | $12,548 /yr | - | +$60k |
CUNY Graduate School and University Center ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. New York | NY | $74,962 Nat: $64,286 4yr Post-Grad | - /yr | - | +$21k |
Claremont | CA | - Nat: $64,286 | - /yr | - | -$0 |
Washington | DC | - Nat: $64,286 | $36,586 /yr | - | -$0 |
Statesboro | GA | - Nat: $64,286 | $15,267 /yr | - | -$0 |
Northeastern Illinois University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Chicago | IL | - Nat: $64,286 | $14,109 /yr | - | -$0 |
University of New Orleans ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. New Orleans | LA | - Nat: $64,286 | $12,384 /yr | - | -$0 |
Madonna University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Livonia | MI | - Nat: $64,286 | $17,755 /yr | - | -$0 |
Lincoln University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Jefferson City | MO | - Nat: $64,286 | $19,092 /yr | - | -$0 |
Midland University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Fremont | NE | - Nat: $64,286 | $26,267 /yr | - | -$0 |
New York | NY | - Nat: $64,286 | $37,050 /yr | - | -$0 |
Bronxville | NY | - Nat: $64,286 | $41,437 /yr | - | -$0 |
Clemson | SC | - Nat: $64,286 | $22,253 /yr | - | -$0 |
Columbia | SC | - Nat: $64,286 | $22,811 /yr | - | -$0 |
Cheney | WA | - Nat: $64,286 | $13,886 /yr | - | -$0 |
San Juan | PR | - Nat: $64,286 | $9,175 /yr | - | -$0 |
Santurce | PR | - Nat: $64,286 | $12,924 /yr | - | -$0 |
Coppin State University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Baltimore | MD | $72,178 Nat: $64,286 4yr Post-Grad | $9,977 /yr | $47,114 | -$22k |
Empire State University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Saratoga Springs | NY | $71,200 Nat: $64,286 4yr Post-Grad | $11,676 /yr | - | -$34k |
Columbus State University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Columbus | GA | $67,595 Nat: $64,286 4yr Post-Grad | $13,115 /yr | - | -$68k |
Azusa Pacific University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Azusa | CA | $63,771 Nat: $64,286 4yr Post-Grad | $22,212 /yr | $37,557 | -$119k |
Milwaukee | WI | $57,318 Nat: $64,286 2yr Post-Grad | $15,014 /yr | - | -$143k |
Worcester | MA | $62,304 Nat: $64,286 4yr Post-Grad | $28,714 /yr | - | -$144k |
Capella University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Minneapolis | MN | $50,531 Nat: $64,286 4yr Post-Grad | $17,956 /yr | $48,012 | -$235k |
Southwestern College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Winfield | KS | $43,798 Nat: $64,286 2yr Post-Grad | $29,824 /yr | - | -$305k |
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.