Best Doctoral Degree Programs at Yale University by ROI
Every Doctoral Degree major at Yale University 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
+$1,358,006
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$85,120
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Law.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
+$2,119,760 | $165,012 | $85,120 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
+$1,662,800 | $142,164 | $85,120 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Medicine.
Grad rate: 97.0% |
+$291,460 | $73,597 | $85,120 | $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.