Best Doctoral Degree Programs at The University of Alabama by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at The University of Alabama ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$803,130
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,024
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: 73.2% |
+$1,465,384 | $121,674 | $32,024 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 73.2% |
+$679,544 | $82,382 | $32,024 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 73.2% |
+$264,464 | $61,628 | $32,024 | $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.