Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of California-Irvine by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of California-Irvine 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
+$742,864
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$36,121
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Physics.
Grad rate: 86.3% |
+$1,840,036 | $141,226 | $36,121 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.
Grad rate: 86.3% |
+$834,616 | $90,955 | $36,121 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 86.3% |
+$566,616 | $77,555 | $36,121 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Neurobiology and Neurosciences.
Grad rate: 86.3% |
+$424,416 | $70,445 | $36,121 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.
Grad rate: 86.3% |
+$48,636 | $51,656 | $36,121 | $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.