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Doctoral Degree•11 Institutions
Institution | State | Earnings | Avg Net Price | Median Debt | Lifetime Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harvard University Cambridge | MA | $84,653 2yr Post-Grad | $16,816 /yr | - | +$161k |
| University of California-Los Angeles Los Angeles | CA | $82,447 5yr Post-Grad | $14,013 /yr | - | +$118k |
| Claremont Graduate University Claremont | CA | $69,338 2yr Post-Grad | - /yr | - | +$103k |
| University of California-San Diego La Jolla | CA | $72,762 2yr Post-Grad | $11,750 /yr | - | +$88k |
| University of Chicago Chicago | IL | $74,576 2yr Post-Grad | $18,967 /yr | - | +$76k |
| University of California-Berkeley Berkeley | CA | $72,482 2yr Post-Grad | $14,979 /yr | - | +$74k |
| University of Missouri-Columbia Columbia | MO | $64,990 2yr Post-Grad | $19,889 /yr | - | -$2k |
| University of Maryland-College Park College Park | MD | $63,005 2yr Post-Grad | $15,590 /yr | - | -$2k |
| University of Colorado Boulder Boulder | CO | $69,451 5yr Post-Grad | $21,480 /yr | - | -$4k |
| University of Florida Gainesville | FL | $57,318 2yr Post-Grad | $6,351 /yr | - | -$15k |
| The University of Texas at Austin Austin | TX | $47,260 2yr Post-Grad | $19,678 /yr | - | -$147k |
Analysis Notes:
- Lifetime Value Added: Net Present Value (NPV) of estimated career earnings relative to a median high school graduate, accounting for this institution's average cost and taxes.
- Avg Net Price: The average price paid by students who receive federal financial aid (grants/loans).
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