Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Samford University by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Samford 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
+$874,179
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$53,934
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 78.8% |
+$1,404,164 | $122,995 | $53,934 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 78.8% |
+$1,195,404 | $112,557 | $53,934 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 78.8% |
+$721,944 | $88,884 | $53,934 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Law.
Grad rate: 78.8% |
+$175,204 | $61,547 | $53,934 | $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.