Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of Massachusetts-Boston by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of Massachusetts-Boston 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
+$664,213
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,698
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: 51.1% |
+$1,312,488 | $113,564 | $29,698 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 51.1% |
+$851,848 | $90,532 | $29,698 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 51.1% |
+$256,528 | $60,766 | $29,698 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 51.1% |
+$235,988 | $59,739 | $29,698 | $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.