Best Associate Degree Programs at Community College of Philadelphia by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Community College of Philadelphia ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
21
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$159,421
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$19,070
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: 17.7% |
+$438,257 | $67,558 | $19,070 | $25,750 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
+$371,414 | $64,014 | $19,070 | $22,760 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
+$250,309 | $57,700 | $19,070 | $18,926 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$28,200 | $42,497 | $19,070 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$33,780 | $42,218 | $19,070 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$79,980 | $39,908 | $19,070 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$117,860 | $38,014 | $19,070 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$149,737 | $37,382 | $19,070 | $14,250 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$160,079 | $36,810 | $19,070 | $13,437 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$218,180 | $32,998 | $19,070 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$219,436 | $34,340 | $19,070 | $20,812 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$253,156 | $32,017 | $19,070 | $11,375 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$254,221 | $32,130 | $19,070 | $13,838 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$268,560 | $30,479 | $19,070 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Human Services, General.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$273,346 | $31,471 | $19,070 | $18,242 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$286,520 | $30,526 | $19,070 | $14,000 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$336,200 | $28,042 | $19,070 | $14,000 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$367,620 | $26,471 | $19,070 | $14,000 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$392,780 | $25,208 | $19,070 | $13,926 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$451,000 | $21,357 | $19,070 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$517,180 | $18,048 | $19,070 | $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.