Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of Denver by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of Denver ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$147,996
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$75,020
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 77.7% |
+$581,380 | $86,073 | $75,020 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 77.7% |
+$411,620 | $77,585 | $75,020 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 77.7% |
+$226,140 | $68,311 | $75,020 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Geography and Cartography.
Grad rate: 77.7% |
+$36,440 | $58,826 | $75,020 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 77.7% |
-$143,000 | $49,854 | $75,020 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Religion/Religious Studies.
Grad rate: 77.7% |
-$224,600 | $45,774 | $75,020 | $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.