Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Michigan State University by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Michigan State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$365,434
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$30,528
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 81.9% |
+$872,308 | $91,721 | $30,528 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 81.9% |
+$255,048 | $60,858 | $30,528 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Music.
Grad rate: 81.9% |
-$31,052 | $46,553 | $30,528 | $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.