Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign 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
+$595,796
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,134
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Veterinary Medicine.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
+$1,127,744 | $104,814 | $32,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Law.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
+$875,244 | $92,189 | $32,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
+$583,644 | $77,609 | $32,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Social and Philosophical Foundations of Education.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
+$492,504 | $73,052 | $32,134 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Music.
Grad rate: 84.8% |
-$100,156 | $43,419 | $32,134 | $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.