Best Associate Degree Programs at Butte College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Butte 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
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$264,969
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,636
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: 32.8% |
+$914,351 | $90,119 | $13,636 | $15,375 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 32.8% |
+$402,848 | $63,506 | $13,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 32.8% |
+$73,088 | $47,018 | $13,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Social Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 32.8% |
-$330,410 | $27,453 | $13,636 | $9,036 | 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.