Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of South Alabama by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of South Alabama ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$711,645
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,070
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: 50.1% |
+$1,416,500 | $117,239 | $22,070 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 50.1% |
+$651,760 | $79,002 | $22,070 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 50.1% |
+$438,200 | $68,324 | $22,070 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Medicine.
Grad rate: 50.1% |
+$340,120 | $63,420 | $22,070 | $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.