Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of California-San Diego by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of California-San Diego ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$1,257,385
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$36,325
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Economics.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$2,760,480 | $187,289 | $36,325 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$1,643,940 | $131,462 | $36,325 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Physics.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$1,501,220 | $124,326 | $36,325 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$1,175,380 | $108,034 | $36,325 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$941,120 | $96,321 | $36,325 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Medicine.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$422,480 | $70,389 | $36,325 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 87.7% |
+$357,080 | $67,119 | $36,325 | $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.