Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of Arizona by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of Arizona ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$624,053
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,543
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Physics.
Grad rate: 66.9% |
+$1,589,668 | $127,192 | $28,543 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 66.9% |
+$1,143,988 | $104,908 | $28,543 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 66.9% |
+$971,988 | $96,308 | $28,543 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 66.9% |
+$656,228 | $80,520 | $28,543 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Grad rate: 66.9% |
+$343,448 | $64,881 | $28,543 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 66.9% |
+$259,588 | $60,688 | $28,543 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 66.9% |
+$142,568 | $54,837 | $28,543 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Music.
Grad rate: 66.9% |
-$115,052 | $41,956 | $28,543 | $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.