Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Pacific University by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Pacific University 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
+$897,530
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$69,330
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 65.5% |
+$1,497,100 | $130,721 | $69,330 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Optometry.
Grad rate: 65.5% |
+$1,080,260 | $109,879 | $69,330 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 65.5% |
+$631,040 | $87,418 | $69,330 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 65.5% |
+$381,720 | $74,952 | $69,330 | $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.