Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of Nebraska-Lincoln by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of Nebraska-Lincoln 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
+$585,388
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,341
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 65.4% |
+$796,496 | $86,893 | $25,341 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Mathematics.
Grad rate: 65.4% |
+$679,276 | $81,032 | $25,341 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Education, Other.
Grad rate: 65.4% |
+$534,596 | $73,798 | $25,341 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 65.4% |
+$520,856 | $73,111 | $25,341 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 65.4% |
+$395,716 | $66,854 | $25,341 | $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.