Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Duke University by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Duke University 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
+$926,394
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$82,749
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Law.
Grad rate: 96.2% |
+$2,835,004 | $200,300 | $82,749 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 96.2% |
+$2,020,964 | $159,598 | $82,749 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 96.2% |
+$1,317,124 | $124,406 | $82,749 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Theological and Ministerial Studies.
Grad rate: 96.2% |
+$393,424 | $78,221 | $82,749 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Grad rate: 96.2% |
+$371,304 | $77,115 | $82,749 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 96.2% |
+$278,564 | $72,478 | $82,749 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Medicine.
Grad rate: 96.2% |
+$140,004 | $65,550 | $82,749 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 96.2% |
+$54,764 | $61,288 | $82,749 | $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.