Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of South Carolina-Columbia by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of South Carolina-Columbia 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
+$316,710
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,840
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 78.0% |
+$579,160 | $77,526 | $32,840 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 78.0% |
+$385,160 | $67,826 | $32,840 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 78.0% |
+$351,940 | $66,165 | $32,840 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Music.
Grad rate: 78.0% |
-$49,420 | $46,097 | $32,840 | $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.