Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Purdue University Global by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Purdue University Global ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$680,964
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,994
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: 30.4% |
+$1,195,604 | $105,379 | $17,994 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 30.4% |
+$616,464 | $76,422 | $17,994 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 30.4% |
+$572,584 | $74,228 | $17,994 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 30.4% |
+$339,204 | $62,559 | $17,994 | $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.