Top 50 Best Doctoral Degree Programs in West Virginia by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree program in West Virginia ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all majors. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in West Virginia
6
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$924,458
Across all West Virginia programs
Average Annual Cost
$23,040
Cost of attendance
| # | College | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Marshall University
Grad rate: 49.2% |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | +$2,967,324 | $194,626 | $21,299 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
University of Charleston
Grad rate: 44.2% |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration. | +$1,513,036 | $126,458 | $44,031 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
American Public University System
Grad rate: 54.3% |
International/Global Studies. | +$383,208 | $64,432 | $16,358 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
American Public University System
Grad rate: 54.3% |
History. | +$335,148 | $62,029 | $16,358 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 | Strayer University-West Virginia | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | +$243,888 | $58,962 | $23,838 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
American Public University System
Grad rate: 54.3% |
Business Administration, Management and Operations. | +$104,148 | $50,479 | $16,358 | 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.