Best Doctoral Degree Programs at California Institute of Technology by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at California Institute of Technology ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Bachelor's Degree
Doctoral Degree
Programs Analyzed
1
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$1,169,368
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$83,598
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 93.6% |
+$1,169,368 | $117,188 | $83,598 | $0 | 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.