Best Doctoral Degree Programs at California State University-Fresno by ROI

Every Doctoral Degree major at California State University-Fresno ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Certificate Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree

Programs Analyzed

3

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$1,345,046

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$18,650

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Grad rate: 55.5%

+$1,862,600 $138,860 $18,650 $0 Full ROI →
2 Educational Administration and Supervision.

Grad rate: 55.5%

+$1,236,940 $107,577 $18,650 $0 Full ROI →
3 Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.

Grad rate: 55.5%

+$935,600 $92,510 $18,650 $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.