Best Associate Degree Programs at Central Carolina Community College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Central Carolina Community 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

8

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$272,965

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$10,451

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: 36.2%

 +$351,798 $60,635 $10,451 $0 Full ROI →
2 Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 36.2%

 -$145,065 $36,460 $10,451 $9,899 Full ROI →
3 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 36.2%

 -$223,682 $31,861 $10,451 $0 Full ROI →
4 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 36.2%

 -$353,002 $25,395 $10,451 $0 Full ROI →
5 Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Grad rate: 36.2%

 -$389,122 $23,589 $10,451 $0 Full ROI →
6 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Grad rate: 36.2%

 -$432,622 $21,414 $10,451 $0 Full ROI →
7 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Grad rate: 36.2%

 -$456,582 $20,216 $10,451 $0 Full ROI →
8 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 36.2%

 -$535,447 $16,644 $10,451 $5,500 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.