Best Associate Degree Programs at Citrus College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Citrus College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$129,229
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,412
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: 42.8% |
+$854,656 | $85,974 | $12,412 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 42.8% |
-$23,504 | $42,066 | $12,412 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 42.8% |
-$108,764 | $37,803 | $12,412 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 42.8% |
-$138,124 | $36,335 | $12,412 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 42.8% |
-$169,184 | $34,782 | $12,412 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 42.8% |
-$243,624 | $31,060 | $12,412 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Social Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 42.8% |
-$282,064 | $29,138 | $12,412 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 42.8% |
-$298,324 | $28,325 | $12,412 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 42.8% |
-$322,124 | $27,135 | $12,412 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 42.8% |
-$338,084 | $26,337 | $12,412 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 42.8% |
-$352,384 | $25,622 | $12,412 | $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.