Best Associate Degree Programs at Clark College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Clark College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
15
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$87,973
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,485
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 37.5% |
+$565,110 | $72,004 | $17,485 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 37.5% |
+$557,437 | $72,393 | $17,485 | $11,446 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 37.5% |
+$206,690 | $54,083 | $17,485 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 37.5% |
+$59,970 | $47,447 | $17,485 | $10,370 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 37.5% |
-$87,030 | $39,397 | $17,485 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 37.5% |
-$103,370 | $38,580 | $17,485 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications.
Grad rate: 37.5% |
-$111,890 | $38,154 | $17,485 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 37.5% |
-$150,225 | $36,942 | $17,485 | $10,441 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 37.5% |
-$152,415 | $36,913 | $17,485 | $11,634 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 37.5% |
-$194,748 | $35,588 | $17,485 | $23,362 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 37.5% |
-$249,010 | $31,298 | $17,485 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 37.5% |
-$339,149 | $27,432 | $17,485 | $9,496 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 37.5% |
-$396,450 | $23,926 | $17,485 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 37.5% |
-$411,630 | $23,167 | $17,485 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 37.5% |
-$512,890 | $18,104 | $17,485 | $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.