Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of Iowa by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of Iowa 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
+$507,728
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,883
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 73.4% |
+$1,213,448 | $108,049 | $26,883 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 73.4% |
+$824,448 | $88,599 | $26,883 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 73.4% |
+$517,308 | $73,242 | $26,883 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 73.4% |
+$433,288 | $69,041 | $26,883 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 73.4% |
+$131,748 | $53,964 | $26,883 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Music.
Grad rate: 73.4% |
-$73,872 | $43,683 | $26,883 | $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.