Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus 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
+$842,624
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$23,369
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 45.6% |
+$1,615,784 | $127,463 | $23,369 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 45.6% |
+$1,497,264 | $121,537 | $23,369 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 45.6% |
+$527,464 | $73,047 | $23,369 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 45.6% |
+$287,004 | $61,024 | $23,369 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General.
Grad rate: 45.6% |
+$285,604 | $60,954 | $23,369 | $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.