Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of Florida by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of Florida ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
14
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$558,225
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,719
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
+$1,218,464 | $107,267 | $21,719 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
+$1,047,904 | $98,739 | $21,719 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
+$780,784 | $85,383 | $21,719 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
+$659,124 | $79,300 | $21,719 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
+$632,004 | $77,944 | $21,719 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
+$601,844 | $76,436 | $21,719 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
+$573,284 | $75,008 | $21,719 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
+$522,004 | $72,444 | $21,719 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
+$474,104 | $70,049 | $21,719 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Anthropology.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
+$465,004 | $69,594 | $21,719 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
+$286,704 | $60,679 | $21,719 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
+$208,044 | $56,746 | $21,719 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
+$192,144 | $55,951 | $21,719 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Zoology/Animal Biology.
Grad rate: 90.7% |
+$153,744 | $54,031 | $21,719 | $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.