Best Associate Degree Programs at Charter College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Charter College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
9
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$210,372
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$31,188
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: 56.2% |
+$498,928 | $72,138 | $31,188 | $30,708 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 56.2% |
-$181,356 | $36,051 | $31,188 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Construction Trades, General.
Grad rate: 56.2% |
-$186,409 | $36,734 | $31,188 | $13,862 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 56.2% |
-$248,816 | $32,678 | $31,188 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 56.2% |
-$292,016 | $30,518 | $31,188 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 56.2% |
-$316,558 | $30,759 | $31,188 | $21,750 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 56.2% |
-$319,130 | $30,608 | $31,188 | $21,418 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 56.2% |
-$342,976 | $27,970 | $31,188 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 56.2% |
-$505,016 | $19,868 | $31,188 | $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.