Best Doctoral Degree Programs at East Tennessee State University by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at East Tennessee State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$753,978
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,947
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: 52.4% |
+$1,088,752 | $101,627 | $25,947 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 52.4% |
+$616,092 | $77,994 | $25,947 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 52.4% |
+$557,092 | $75,044 | $25,947 | $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.