Doctoral Degrees by Salary
Doctoral Degrees by Salary PhD in Statistics PhD in Biomedical Engineering PhD in Physics PhD in Engineering PhD in Physical Chemistry PhD in Pharmacology PhD Electrical Engineering PhD in Computer Science PhD in Organic Chemistry PhD in Chemical Engineering A doctoral degree (PhD) is the highest degree you can earn in a particular field, but obtaining it isn’t easy. On average, doctoral candidates dedicate seven to ten years of their life earning a doctorate after completing undergraduate work. However, the earning potential varies greatly depending on the discipline. Some of the most lucrative PhDs offer six-figure early career salaries, while mid-career salaries (based on 10+ years of work experience in the field) exceed $130,000 per year. To find out the best Phds with the greatest earning potential, we looked at PayScale’s College Salary Report, which included a list of the highest paying PhDs based on alumni salary . We listed the top 10 best PhDs in incre...