Best Associate Degree Programs at College of the Desert by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at College of the Desert ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$106,026
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,053
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: 28.1% |
+$684,735 | $79,174 | $20,053 | $13,806 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 28.1% |
-$55,266 | $41,242 | $20,053 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 28.1% |
-$154,466 | $36,282 | $20,053 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 28.1% |
-$312,751 | $28,739 | $20,053 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 28.1% |
-$388,821 | $25,003 | $20,053 | $6,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 28.1% |
-$409,591 | $23,897 | $20,053 | $5,500 | 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.