Best Associate Degree Programs at Cerritos College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Cerritos College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
16
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$23,101
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$8,409
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: 29.1% |
+$782,713 | $83,079 | $8,409 | $16,332 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
+$431,602 | $64,421 | $8,409 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
+$409,962 | $63,339 | $8,409 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
+$152,005 | $51,576 | $8,409 | $16,812 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
+$150,962 | $50,389 | $8,409 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
+$82,842 | $46,983 | $8,409 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
+$43,926 | $45,641 | $8,409 | $8,945 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
-$29,798 | $41,351 | $8,409 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
-$55,618 | $40,060 | $8,409 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
-$74,878 | $39,097 | $8,409 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
-$136,304 | $36,564 | $8,409 | $7,975 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
-$146,238 | $35,529 | $8,409 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
-$269,560 | $30,021 | $8,409 | $9,750 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
History.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
-$286,078 | $28,537 | $8,409 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
-$307,038 | $27,489 | $8,409 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
-$378,878 | $23,897 | $8,409 | $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.