Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Columbia University in the City of New York by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Columbia University in the City of New York ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$754,557
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$86,042
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: 95.1% |
+$1,454,352 | $131,926 | $86,042 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.
Grad rate: 95.1% |
+$1,153,052 | $116,861 | $86,042 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 95.1% |
+$228,712 | $70,644 | $86,042 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Grad rate: 95.1% |
+$182,112 | $68,314 | $86,042 | $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.