Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Massachusetts Institute of Technology by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Massachusetts Institute of Technology ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$881,390
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$79,850
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering.
Grad rate: 95.5% |
+$1,500,340 | $132,987 | $79,850 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 95.5% |
+$1,329,100 | $124,425 | $79,850 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 95.5% |
+$578,440 | $86,892 | $79,850 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 95.5% |
+$117,680 | $63,854 | $79,850 | $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.