Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 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
+$805,930
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$33,345
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering.
Grad rate: 93.2% |
+$1,354,320 | $116,385 | $33,345 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Research and Experimental Psychology.
Grad rate: 93.2% |
+$1,067,340 | $102,036 | $33,345 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 93.2% |
+$709,800 | $84,159 | $33,345 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Music.
Grad rate: 93.2% |
+$92,260 | $53,282 | $33,345 | $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.