Best Associate Degree Programs at ATA Career Education by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at ATA Career Education ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$227,334
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$30,619
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | +$127,790 | $54,382 | $30,619 | $43,416 | Full ROI → |
| 2 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | -$300,153 | $31,708 | $30,619 | $24,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | -$342,606 | $29,900 | $30,619 | $29,162 | Full ROI → |
| 4 | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | -$394,368 | $27,069 | $30,619 | $25,563 | 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.