Best Doctoral Degree Programs at CUNY Graduate School and University Center by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at CUNY Graduate School and University Center ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$812,777
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
N/A
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Educational Administration and Supervision. | +$1,492,560 | $116,628 | N/A | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | +$1,245,560 | $104,278 | N/A | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | +$931,940 | $88,597 | N/A | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | +$768,640 | $80,432 | N/A | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 | Research and Experimental Psychology. | +$708,980 | $77,449 | N/A | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 | Anthropology. | +$649,440 | $74,472 | N/A | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 | Sociology. | +$468,820 | $65,441 | N/A | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 | English Language and Literature, General. | +$236,280 | $53,814 | N/A | $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.