Best Associate Degree Programs at Columbia College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Columbia College 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
-$165,174
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$37,136
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: 44.0% |
+$156,933 | $55,619 | $37,136 | $30,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$104,612 | $42,366 | $37,136 | $27,897 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$155,658 | $39,008 | $37,136 | $15,960 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$312,858 | $32,024 | $37,136 | $28,938 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Human Services, General.
Grad rate: 44.0% |
-$409,677 | $27,465 | $37,136 | $33,115 | 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.