Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Saint Louis University by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Saint Louis University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$472,540
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$69,125
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: 80.5% |
+$1,165,860 | $114,118 | $69,125 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
+$336,760 | $72,663 | $69,125 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
+$333,480 | $72,499 | $69,125 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Law.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
+$272,820 | $69,466 | $69,125 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Medicine.
Grad rate: 80.5% |
+$253,780 | $68,514 | $69,125 | $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.