Best Associate Degree Programs at ATA College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at ATA 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
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$225,727
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$31,263
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: 35.1% |
+$126,502 | $54,382 | $31,263 | $43,416 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$214,149 | $36,611 | $31,263 | $32,477 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$301,441 | $31,708 | $31,263 | $24,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$343,894 | $29,900 | $31,263 | $29,162 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$395,656 | $27,069 | $31,263 | $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.