Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University at Buffalo by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University at Buffalo 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
+$1,016,601
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,043
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: 73.5% |
+$1,964,668 | $146,042 | $29,043 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$746,088 | $85,113 | $29,043 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 73.5% |
+$339,048 | $64,761 | $29,043 | $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.