Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Liberty University by ROI

Every Doctoral Degree major at Liberty University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Certificate Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree Doctoral Degree

Programs Analyzed

5

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$23,944

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$41,707

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.

Grad rate: 64.5%

+$236,552 $62,169 $41,707 $0 Full ROI →
2 Educational Administration and Supervision.

Grad rate: 64.5%

+$214,212 $61,052 $41,707 $0 Full ROI →
3 Theological and Ministerial Studies.

Grad rate: 64.5%

+$100,892 $55,386 $41,707 $0 Full ROI →
4 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 64.5%

-$122,768 $44,203 $41,707 $0 Full ROI →
5 Special Education and Teaching.

Grad rate: 64.5%

-$309,168 $34,883 $41,707 $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.