Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Johns Hopkins University by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Johns Hopkins 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
+$423,880
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$81,300
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 94.3% |
+$703,720 | $93,446 | $81,300 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Grad rate: 94.3% |
+$673,780 | $91,949 | $81,300 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.
Grad rate: 94.3% |
+$619,380 | $89,229 | $81,300 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 94.3% |
+$223,660 | $69,443 | $81,300 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Medicine.
Grad rate: 94.3% |
+$217,440 | $69,132 | $81,300 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Grad rate: 94.3% |
+$105,300 | $63,525 | $81,300 | $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.