Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Texas A&M University-College Station by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Texas A&M University-College Station 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
+$697,414
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,085
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.
Grad rate: 83.7% |
+$1,686,140 | $132,724 | $32,085 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 83.7% |
+$859,940 | $91,414 | $32,085 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 83.7% |
+$799,720 | $88,403 | $32,085 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 83.7% |
+$625,680 | $79,701 | $32,085 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 83.7% |
+$424,700 | $69,652 | $32,085 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
International Relations and National Security Studies.
Grad rate: 83.7% |
+$341,580 | $65,496 | $32,085 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 83.7% |
+$144,140 | $55,624 | $32,085 | $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.