Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Grand Canyon University by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Grand Canyon 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
+$696,454
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$31,493
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: 44.0% |
+$1,537,808 | $125,189 | $31,493 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
+$394,188 | $68,008 | $31,493 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
+$157,368 | $56,167 | $31,493 | $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.