Best Associate Degree Programs at Dallas College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Dallas College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
18
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$85,096
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$9,641
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: 35.1% |
+$358,715 | $62,060 | $9,641 | $17,187 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
+$276,752 | $57,973 | $9,641 | $17,352 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$3,353 | $43,685 | $9,641 | $13,164 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Computer Programming.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$20,357 | $43,425 | $9,641 | $21,908 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$48,717 | $41,237 | $9,641 | $10,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$67,576 | $40,668 | $9,641 | $16,040 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$70,059 | $40,260 | $9,641 | $11,835 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$92,162 | $38,356 | $9,641 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$93,627 | $39,871 | $9,641 | $23,530 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$95,966 | $38,703 | $9,641 | $7,959 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$105,833 | $38,686 | $9,641 | $15,016 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$173,353 | $35,277 | $9,641 | $14,527 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$175,428 | $35,360 | $9,641 | $17,294 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Data Processing.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$182,362 | $33,846 | $9,641 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$203,348 | $33,570 | $9,641 | $11,457 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$228,352 | $32,289 | $9,641 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$260,057 | $30,805 | $9,641 | $12,500 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Music.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$346,642 | $25,632 | $9,641 | $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.