Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of Missouri-Columbia by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of Missouri-Columbia ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$643,708
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,948
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: 75.7% |
+$1,135,668 | $104,573 | $28,948 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 75.7% |
+$757,408 | $85,660 | $28,948 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 75.7% |
+$674,928 | $81,536 | $28,948 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 75.7% |
+$353,388 | $65,459 | $28,948 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 75.7% |
+$297,148 | $62,647 | $28,948 | $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.