Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Indiana University-Bloomington by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Indiana University-Bloomington 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
+$328,647
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,361
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 81.2% |
+$815,756 | $88,260 | $27,361 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 81.2% |
+$641,456 | $79,545 | $27,361 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Anthropology.
Grad rate: 81.2% |
+$278,956 | $61,420 | $27,361 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 81.2% |
+$271,176 | $61,031 | $27,361 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 81.2% |
+$190,876 | $57,016 | $27,361 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Music.
Grad rate: 81.2% |
+$95,936 | $52,269 | $27,361 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 81.2% |
+$6,376 | $47,791 | $27,361 | $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.