Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Wayne State University by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Wayne State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$645,614
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,794
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration.
Grad rate: 58.3% |
+$1,462,224 | $120,470 | $26,794 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 58.3% |
+$573,884 | $76,053 | $26,794 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Grad rate: 58.3% |
+$561,564 | $75,437 | $26,794 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Library Science and Administration.
Grad rate: 58.3% |
-$15,216 | $46,598 | $26,794 | $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.