Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Harvard University by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Harvard University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$934,882
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$82,842
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.
Grad rate: 97.5% |
+$2,098,872 | $163,512 | $82,842 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 97.5% |
+$976,412 | $107,389 | $82,842 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Public Policy Analysis.
Grad rate: 97.5% |
+$939,292 | $105,533 | $82,842 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Grad rate: 97.5% |
+$855,612 | $101,349 | $82,842 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 97.5% |
+$565,952 | $86,866 | $82,842 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 97.5% |
+$173,152 | $67,226 | $82,842 | $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.