Best Associate Degree Programs at Cuyahoga Community College District by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Cuyahoga Community College District ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
26
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$118,542
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,098
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: 27.0% |
+$237,306 | $56,171 | $11,098 | $17,717 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer Programming.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
+$206,924 | $53,456 | $11,098 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
+$166,204 | $51,420 | $11,098 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
+$145,529 | $51,390 | $11,098 | $14,870 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Information Science/Studies.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
+$130,184 | $50,809 | $11,098 | $17,629 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
+$69,144 | $46,567 | $11,098 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
+$9,524 | $43,586 | $11,098 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
+$9,444 | $44,419 | $11,098 | $12,400 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Human Resources Management and Services.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
-$19,378 | $43,588 | $11,098 | $21,439 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
-$81,436 | $39,038 | $11,098 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
-$84,082 | $39,981 | $11,098 | $15,931 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
-$96,996 | $38,260 | $11,098 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
-$117,527 | $37,716 | $11,098 | $7,149 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
-$159,801 | $36,301 | $11,098 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
-$163,036 | $35,903 | $11,098 | $14,000 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
-$169,956 | $34,612 | $11,098 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
-$178,556 | $34,182 | $11,098 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
-$203,196 | $32,950 | $11,098 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
American Sign Language.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
-$258,496 | $30,185 | $11,098 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
-$260,510 | $30,905 | $11,098 | $12,159 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
-$275,756 | $29,322 | $11,098 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
-$305,706 | $28,567 | $11,098 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 23 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
-$365,436 | $24,838 | $11,098 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 24 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
-$416,387 | $23,071 | $11,098 | $11,564 | Full ROI → |
| 25 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
-$434,296 | $21,395 | $11,098 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 26 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 27.0% |
-$465,799 | $20,616 | $11,098 | $11,795 | 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.