Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Texas Tech University by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Texas Tech University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$494,552
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,472
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research.
Grad rate: 67.1% |
+$1,165,052 | $105,747 | $27,472 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Music.
Grad rate: 67.1% |
-$175,948 | $38,697 | $27,472 | $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.