Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of Southern California by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of Southern California ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
14
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$1,036,936
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$84,678
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences.
Grad rate: 92.2% |
+$3,249,648 | $221,418 | $84,678 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 92.2% |
+$2,567,548 | $187,313 | $84,678 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 92.2% |
+$1,768,908 | $147,381 | $84,678 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 92.2% |
+$1,627,888 | $140,330 | $84,678 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.
Grad rate: 92.2% |
+$1,265,448 | $122,208 | $84,678 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 92.2% |
+$1,032,988 | $110,585 | $84,678 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 92.2% |
+$980,588 | $107,965 | $84,678 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 92.2% |
+$767,648 | $97,318 | $84,678 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 92.2% |
+$614,448 | $89,658 | $84,678 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 92.2% |
+$367,288 | $77,300 | $84,678 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Public Policy Analysis.
Grad rate: 92.2% |
+$239,548 | $70,913 | $84,678 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Geography and Cartography.
Grad rate: 92.2% |
+$154,468 | $66,659 | $84,678 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Music.
Grad rate: 92.2% |
-$1,672 | $58,852 | $84,678 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Special Education and Teaching.
Grad rate: 92.2% |
-$117,632 | $53,054 | $84,678 | $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.