Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Florida State University by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Florida State 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
+$328,788
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$23,683
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: 83.9% |
+$1,113,848 | $102,429 | $23,683 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 83.9% |
+$615,808 | $77,527 | $23,683 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 83.9% |
+$552,548 | $74,364 | $23,683 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 83.9% |
+$244,548 | $58,964 | $23,683 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 83.9% |
+$196,828 | $56,578 | $23,683 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 83.9% |
+$143,388 | $53,906 | $23,683 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Student Counseling and Personnel Services.
Grad rate: 83.9% |
+$16,748 | $47,574 | $23,683 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Music.
Grad rate: 83.9% |
-$253,412 | $34,066 | $23,683 | $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.