Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of Rhode Island by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of Rhode Island ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$443,414
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,584
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Grad rate: 71.4% |
+$712,984 | $84,166 | $32,584 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Geography and Cartography.
Grad rate: 71.4% |
+$173,844 | $57,209 | $32,584 | $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.