Top 50 Best Doctoral Degree Programs in Rhode Island by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree program in Rhode Island ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all majors. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Rhode Island
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$552,462
Across all Rhode Island programs
Average Annual Cost
$41,166
Cost of attendance
| # | College | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Johnson & Wales University-Providence
Grad rate: 56.9% |
Educational Administration and Supervision. | +$770,560 | $92,194 | $58,330 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Rhode Island
Grad rate: 71.4% |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | +$712,984 | $84,166 | $32,584 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
University of Rhode Island
Grad rate: 71.4% |
Geography and Cartography. | +$173,844 | $57,209 | $32,584 | 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.