Top 50 Best Doctoral Degree Programs in Arkansas by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree program in Arkansas ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all majors. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Arkansas
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$319,172
Across all Arkansas programs
Average Annual Cost
$23,111
Cost of attendance
| # | College | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
University of Central Arkansas
Grad rate: 51.7% |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | +$595,740 | $76,640 | $24,265 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Arkansas State University
Grad rate: 53.9% |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | +$520,888 | $72,609 | $22,823 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 | Strayer University-Arkansas | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | +$339,240 | $58,962 | N/A | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Arkansas State University
Grad rate: 53.9% |
Educational Administration and Supervision. | +$249,448 | $59,037 | $22,823 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Arkansas State University
Grad rate: 53.9% |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | +$119,368 | $52,533 | $22,823 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Arkansas State University
Grad rate: 53.9% |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | +$90,348 | $51,082 | $22,823 | N/A | 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.