Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of Southern Mississippi by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of Southern Mississippi ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$1,411,042
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,482
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: 51.1% |
+$2,338,112 | $164,002 | $25,482 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 51.1% |
+$483,972 | $71,295 | $25,482 | $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.