Best Associate Degree Programs at Del Mar College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Del Mar College 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

+$91,836

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$12,022

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Physical Science Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 14.6%

 +$607,446 $74,047 $12,022 $7,000 Full ROI →
2 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Grad rate: 14.6%

 +$372,644 $62,550 $12,022 $10,601 Full ROI →
3 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 14.6%

 +$98,706 $48,610 $12,022 $7,000 Full ROI →
4 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Grad rate: 14.6%

 +$77,426 $47,546 $12,022 $7,000 Full ROI →
5 Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 14.6%

 +$72,184 $47,211 $12,022 $5,920 Full ROI →
6 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 14.6%

 +$21,456 $44,275 $12,022 $0 Full ROI →
7 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 14.6%

 -$169,771 $35,210 $12,022 $7,354 Full ROI →
8 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 14.6%

 -$345,402 $26,518 $12,022 $8,680 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.