Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of San Diego by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of San Diego ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$424,044
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$74,879
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: 82.1% |
+$1,175,364 | $115,744 | $74,879 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 82.1% |
+$253,724 | $69,662 | $74,879 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 82.1% |
-$156,956 | $49,128 | $74,879 | $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.