Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Mercer University by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Mercer University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$452,066
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$56,494
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$1,329,744 | $119,786 | $56,494 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$707,024 | $88,650 | $56,494 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$443,404 | $75,469 | $56,494 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$432,824 | $74,940 | $56,494 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$216,104 | $64,104 | $56,494 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Medicine.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$213,364 | $63,967 | $56,494 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Law.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$162,664 | $61,432 | $56,494 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$111,404 | $58,869 | $56,494 | $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.