Best Associate Degree Programs at Arapahoe Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Arapahoe Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
9
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$4,846
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,348
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
+$317,351 | $61,578 | $16,348 | $30,750 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
+$309,164 | $59,093 | $16,348 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$1,008 | $44,985 | $16,348 | $20,750 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$17,155 | $44,215 | $16,348 | $21,303 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$51,271 | $42,807 | $16,348 | $25,715 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$93,090 | $40,475 | $16,348 | $22,144 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$114,926 | $38,901 | $16,348 | $15,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$141,494 | $37,581 | $16,348 | $15,125 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$163,947 | $36,968 | $16,348 | $22,675 | 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.