Best Doctoral Degree Programs at The University of Texas at Austin by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at The University of Texas at Austin ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
16
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$468,582
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,842
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$1,365,232 | $116,230 | $29,842 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Physics.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$1,295,352 | $112,736 | $29,842 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Civil Engineering.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$850,472 | $90,492 | $29,842 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$602,852 | $78,111 | $29,842 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$562,492 | $76,093 | $29,842 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$495,532 | $72,745 | $29,842 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$453,432 | $70,640 | $29,842 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$437,512 | $69,844 | $29,842 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$336,312 | $64,784 | $29,842 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$275,052 | $61,721 | $29,842 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$262,552 | $61,096 | $29,842 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
History.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$217,452 | $58,841 | $29,842 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$182,372 | $57,087 | $29,842 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
City/Urban, Community and Regional Planning.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$178,292 | $56,883 | $29,842 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$37,172 | $49,827 | $29,842 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Music.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
-$54,768 | $45,230 | $29,842 | $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.