Best Doctoral Degree Programs at University of Washington-Seattle Campus by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at University of Washington-Seattle Campus ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
13
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$623,170
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$30,282
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$1,329,272 | $114,520 | $30,282 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$1,308,872 | $113,500 | $30,282 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$1,248,372 | $110,475 | $30,282 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Public Health.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$723,872 | $84,250 | $30,282 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Physics.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$671,372 | $81,625 | $30,282 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$614,832 | $78,798 | $30,282 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Curriculum and Instruction.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$589,992 | $77,556 | $30,282 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$536,712 | $74,892 | $30,282 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$531,392 | $74,626 | $30,282 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Chemistry.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$414,532 | $68,783 | $30,282 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$242,532 | $60,183 | $30,282 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$15,132 | $48,813 | $30,282 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Music.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
-$125,668 | $41,773 | $30,282 | $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.