Best Associate Degree Programs at College of San Mateo by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at College of San Mateo ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$355,025
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,875
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: 50.6% |
+$1,098,148 | $98,961 | $11,875 | $12,831 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 50.6% |
+$315,090 | $58,942 | $11,875 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 50.6% |
+$257,630 | $56,069 | $11,875 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Social Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 50.6% |
+$54,570 | $45,916 | $11,875 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 50.6% |
+$49,690 | $45,672 | $11,875 | $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.