Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of Kentucky by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of Kentucky ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$576,236
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,291
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: 69.3% |
+$1,268,056 | $111,861 | $32,291 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research.
Grad rate: 69.3% |
+$598,836 | $78,400 | $32,291 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 69.3% |
+$309,256 | $63,921 | $32,291 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 69.3% |
+$128,796 | $54,898 | $32,291 | $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.