Best Associate Degree Programs at CUNY Hostos Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at CUNY Hostos Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
12
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$118,258
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,390
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: 19.0% |
+$1,039,345 | $95,978 | $12,390 | $11,433 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 19.0% |
+$351,680 | $61,795 | $12,390 | $14,400 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 19.0% |
-$175,860 | $34,446 | $12,390 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 19.0% |
-$188,810 | $34,406 | $12,390 | $9,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 19.0% |
-$192,565 | $34,033 | $12,390 | $6,256 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 19.0% |
-$269,161 | $30,223 | $12,390 | $6,549 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 19.0% |
-$270,793 | $30,403 | $12,390 | $10,425 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 19.0% |
-$292,487 | $29,104 | $12,390 | $7,250 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Teaching Assistants/Aides.
Grad rate: 19.0% |
-$307,985 | $28,211 | $12,390 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 19.0% |
-$360,800 | $25,199 | $12,390 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Graphic Communications.
Grad rate: 19.0% |
-$369,360 | $24,771 | $12,390 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 19.0% |
-$382,300 | $24,124 | $12,390 | $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.