Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of Virginia-Main Campus by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of Virginia-Main Campus 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
+$805,122
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$38,132
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: 95.3% |
+$1,151,012 | $107,177 | $38,132 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 95.3% |
+$459,232 | $72,588 | $38,132 | $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.