Best Associate Degree Programs at Community College of Denver by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Community College of Denver ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$34,363
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,377
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 16.8% |
+$437,998 | $67,727 | $18,377 | $29,472 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 16.8% |
+$296,946 | $58,685 | $18,377 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 16.8% |
+$198,039 | $55,385 | $18,377 | $24,375 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 16.8% |
-$196,856 | $35,193 | $18,377 | $17,750 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 16.8% |
-$200,554 | $33,810 | $18,377 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 16.8% |
-$240,274 | $31,824 | $18,377 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 16.8% |
-$263,234 | $31,651 | $18,377 | $14,445 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 16.8% |
-$306,974 | $28,489 | $18,377 | $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.