Best Associate Degree Programs at Community College of Allegheny County by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Community College of Allegheny County ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
14
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$132,445
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,905
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: 20.9% |
+$256,187 | $57,737 | $13,905 | $22,772 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 20.9% |
+$108,510 | $48,816 | $13,905 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 20.9% |
+$55,590 | $46,170 | $13,905 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 20.9% |
-$11,902 | $43,758 | $13,905 | $14,261 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 20.9% |
-$39,287 | $42,793 | $13,905 | $20,250 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 20.9% |
-$113,410 | $37,720 | $13,905 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 20.9% |
-$155,215 | $36,440 | $13,905 | $12,004 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 20.9% |
-$162,784 | $36,596 | $13,905 | $19,922 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 20.9% |
-$191,955 | $34,648 | $13,905 | $12,671 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 20.9% |
-$202,490 | $33,266 | $13,905 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 20.9% |
-$238,689 | $32,460 | $13,905 | $14,874 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 20.9% |
-$292,602 | $29,720 | $13,905 | $14,217 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 20.9% |
-$416,950 | $22,543 | $13,905 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 20.9% |
-$449,238 | $21,580 | $13,905 | $9,651 | 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.