Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of South Florida by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of South Florida ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$720,036
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,301
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: 74.4% |
+$1,478,156 | $120,368 | $22,301 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 74.4% |
+$719,436 | $82,432 | $22,301 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 74.4% |
+$499,796 | $71,450 | $22,301 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 74.4% |
+$456,916 | $69,306 | $22,301 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 74.4% |
+$445,876 | $68,754 | $22,301 | $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.