Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Pepperdine University by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Pepperdine 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
+$653,458
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$85,202
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 84.4% |
+$685,052 | $93,293 | $85,202 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 84.4% |
+$653,212 | $91,701 | $85,202 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Law.
Grad rate: 84.4% |
+$622,112 | $90,146 | $85,202 | $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.