Best Associate Degree Programs at Central Community College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Central 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

16

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$154,632

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$13,504

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: 43.6%

 +$207,205 $54,710 $13,504 $14,805 Full ROI →
2 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 43.6%

 +$5,172 $43,609 $13,504 $0 Full ROI →
3 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.

Grad rate: 43.6%

 +$232 $43,362 $13,504 $0 Full ROI →
4 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 43.6%

 -$74,173 $40,013 $13,504 $5,500 Full ROI →
5 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 43.6%

 -$74,373 $40,003 $13,504 $5,500 Full ROI →
6 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 43.6%

 -$94,665 $39,714 $13,504 $16,250 Full ROI →
7 Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.

Grad rate: 43.6%

 -$102,508 $38,225 $13,504 $0 Full ROI →
8 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 43.6%

 -$130,538 $37,566 $13,504 $11,000 Full ROI →
9 Culinary Arts and Related Services.

Grad rate: 43.6%

 -$170,348 $34,833 $13,504 $0 Full ROI →
10 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 43.6%

 -$195,255 $34,121 $13,504 $7,902 Full ROI →
11 Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Grad rate: 43.6%

 -$229,008 $32,575 $13,504 $10,000 Full ROI →
12 Agricultural Business and Management.

Grad rate: 43.6%

 -$244,088 $31,146 $13,504 $0 Full ROI →
13 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 43.6%

 -$253,450 $31,239 $13,504 $8,313 Full ROI →
14 Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.

Grad rate: 43.6%

 -$272,888 $29,706 $13,504 $0 Full ROI →
15 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 43.6%

 -$347,428 $25,979 $13,504 $0 Full ROI →
16 Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General.

Grad rate: 43.6%

 -$498,008 $18,450 $13,504 $0 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.