Best Associate Degree Programs at Carrington College-Sacramento by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Carrington College-Sacramento ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$72,199
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$40,588
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: 51.8% |
+$973,375 | $97,140 | $40,588 | $35,740 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 51.8% |
+$362,911 | $66,388 | $40,588 | $32,350 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 51.8% |
+$340,960 | $65,323 | $40,588 | $32,832 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 51.8% |
-$181,016 | $38,358 | $40,588 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 51.8% |
-$274,645 | $34,335 | $40,588 | $29,755 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 51.8% |
-$303,320 | $31,998 | $40,588 | $16,374 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 51.8% |
-$412,867 | $26,703 | $40,588 | $19,075 | 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.