Best Doctoral Degree Programs at George Mason University by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at George Mason University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$443,683
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,972
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: 69.9% |
+$1,086,152 | $101,702 | $26,972 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 69.9% |
+$801,132 | $87,451 | $26,972 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 69.9% |
+$676,252 | $81,207 | $26,972 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 69.9% |
+$303,012 | $62,545 | $26,972 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 69.9% |
+$242,212 | $59,505 | $26,972 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 69.9% |
+$186,112 | $56,700 | $26,972 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 69.9% |
-$189,088 | $37,940 | $26,972 | $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.