Best Associate Degree Programs at Carrington College-San Jose by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Carrington College-San Jose 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
+$66,055
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$35,002
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 54.8% |
+$374,083 | $66,388 | $35,002 | $32,350 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 54.8% |
+$352,132 | $65,323 | $35,002 | $32,832 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 54.8% |
-$169,844 | $38,358 | $35,002 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 54.8% |
-$292,148 | $31,998 | $35,002 | $16,374 | 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.