Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of California-Davis by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of California-Davis ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$565,388
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$38,067
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 85.7% |
+$999,432 | $99,585 | $38,067 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 85.7% |
+$677,732 | $83,500 | $38,067 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 85.7% |
+$594,492 | $79,338 | $38,067 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 85.7% |
+$355,392 | $67,383 | $38,067 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology.
Grad rate: 85.7% |
+$199,892 | $59,608 | $38,067 | $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.