Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of Alabama at Birmingham by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of Alabama at Birmingham ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$1,250,986
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,826
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.
Grad rate: 63.4% |
+$2,560,156 | $175,573 | $27,826 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 63.4% |
+$1,626,156 | $128,873 | $27,826 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 63.4% |
+$531,256 | $74,128 | $27,826 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 63.4% |
+$286,376 | $61,884 | $27,826 | $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.