Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Temple University by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Temple 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
+$636,599
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$39,799
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: 76.3% |
+$1,315,104 | $115,715 | $39,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 76.3% |
+$548,344 | $77,377 | $39,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 76.3% |
+$415,824 | $70,751 | $39,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 76.3% |
+$267,124 | $63,316 | $39,799 | $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.