Best Associate Degree Programs at Community College of Aurora by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Community College of Aurora 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
-$50,810
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,210
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 26.5% |
+$231,380 | $55,190 | $16,210 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 26.5% |
+$13,720 | $44,307 | $16,210 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 26.5% |
-$11,820 | $43,030 | $16,210 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 26.5% |
-$203,677 | $34,264 | $16,210 | $12,250 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Grad rate: 26.5% |
-$283,652 | $30,839 | $16,210 | $20,750 | 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.