Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Ohio State University-Main Campus by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Ohio State University-Main Campus 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
+$683,977
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,320
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
+$1,545,460 | $125,137 | $29,320 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Physics.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
+$1,187,100 | $107,219 | $29,320 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
+$855,260 | $90,627 | $29,320 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
+$756,040 | $85,666 | $29,320 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
+$473,400 | $71,534 | $29,320 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
+$426,040 | $69,166 | $29,320 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
History.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
+$327,240 | $64,226 | $29,320 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Music.
Grad rate: 87.9% |
-$98,720 | $42,928 | $29,320 | $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.