Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Walden University by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Walden University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$743,972
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
N/A
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | +$1,634,160 | $123,708 | N/A | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | +$988,140 | $91,407 | N/A | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 | Public Administration. | +$828,100 | $83,405 | N/A | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 | Education, General. | +$765,500 | $80,275 | N/A | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 | Public Health. | +$599,000 | $71,950 | N/A | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 | Psychology, General. | +$425,920 | $63,296 | N/A | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 | Educational Administration and Supervision. | +$359,760 | $59,988 | N/A | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 | Curriculum and Instruction. | +$351,200 | $59,560 | N/A | $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.