Best Associate Degree Programs at Cleveland State Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Cleveland State 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
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$206,101
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,003
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% |
+$152,054 | $51,003 | $14,003 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
-$145,986 | $36,101 | $14,003 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
-$246,698 | $31,656 | $14,003 | $8,750 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
-$375,709 | $25,332 | $14,003 | $10,625 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
-$414,166 | $22,692 | $14,003 | $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.