Best Doctoral Degree Programs at East Carolina University by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at East Carolina University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
9
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$521,106
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$23,689
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: 63.6% |
+$1,553,584 | $124,417 | $23,689 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$696,804 | $81,578 | $23,689 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$528,924 | $73,184 | $23,689 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$474,664 | $70,471 | $23,689 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$444,864 | $68,981 | $23,689 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$425,164 | $67,996 | $23,689 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$384,704 | $65,973 | $23,689 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$166,484 | $55,062 | $23,689 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$14,764 | $47,476 | $23,689 | $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.