Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of Maryland-College Park by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of Maryland-College Park ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$721,114
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,073
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 88.9% |
+$1,289,188 | $112,074 | $28,073 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Physics.
Grad rate: 88.9% |
+$904,308 | $92,830 | $28,073 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Music.
Grad rate: 88.9% |
-$30,152 | $46,107 | $28,073 | $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.