Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of Rochester by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of Rochester 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
+$253,240
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$82,600
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
+$644,500 | $90,745 | $82,600 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Music.
Grad rate: 87.0% |
-$138,020 | $51,619 | $82,600 | $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.