Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of Utah by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of Utah ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$1,132,604
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,799
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 64.2% |
+$1,601,104 | $126,415 | $21,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 64.2% |
+$1,302,604 | $111,490 | $21,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 64.2% |
+$494,104 | $71,065 | $21,799 | $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.