Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Rutgers University-New Brunswick by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Rutgers University-New Brunswick ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$1,080,963
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$35,232
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.
Grad rate: 84.7% |
+$2,829,892 | $190,541 | $35,232 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 84.7% |
+$1,511,412 | $124,617 | $35,232 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 84.7% |
+$1,302,352 | $114,164 | $35,232 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 84.7% |
+$634,392 | $80,766 | $35,232 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Law.
Grad rate: 84.7% |
+$621,452 | $80,119 | $35,232 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 84.7% |
+$557,552 | $76,924 | $35,232 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
Grad rate: 84.7% |
+$109,692 | $54,531 | $35,232 | $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.