Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of Illinois Chicago by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of Illinois Chicago 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
+$902,374
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,998
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.
Grad rate: 60.9% |
+$2,788,788 | $186,839 | $26,998 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 60.9% |
+$1,367,308 | $115,765 | $26,998 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 60.9% |
+$767,448 | $85,772 | $26,998 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Law.
Grad rate: 60.9% |
+$352,188 | $65,009 | $26,998 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 60.9% |
+$133,748 | $54,087 | $26,998 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 60.9% |
+$4,768 | $47,638 | $26,998 | $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.