Best Associate Degree Programs at Delta College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Delta 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

15

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$146,590

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$11,953

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: 15.9%

 +$252,914 $57,188 $11,953 $19,955 Full ROI →
2 Physical Science Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 15.9%

 +$76,454 $47,018 $11,953 $0 Full ROI →
3 Marketing.

Grad rate: 15.9%

 -$28,126 $41,789 $11,953 $0 Full ROI →
4 Accounting and Related Services.

Grad rate: 15.9%

 -$84,586 $38,966 $11,953 $0 Full ROI →
5 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Grad rate: 15.9%

 -$87,606 $38,815 $11,953 $0 Full ROI →
6 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 15.9%

 -$94,026 $38,494 $11,953 $0 Full ROI →
7 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Grad rate: 15.9%

 -$98,797 $39,241 $11,953 $14,601 Full ROI →
8 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 15.9%

 -$113,979 $38,252 $11,953 $11,195 Full ROI →
9 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 15.9%

 -$139,656 $37,414 $11,953 $17,800 Full ROI →
10 Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Grad rate: 15.9%

 -$184,294 $34,641 $11,953 $9,784 Full ROI →
11 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 15.9%

 -$217,958 $33,023 $11,953 $10,750 Full ROI →
12 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.

Grad rate: 15.9%

 -$252,746 $30,558 $11,953 $0 Full ROI →
13 Fine and Studio Arts.

Grad rate: 15.9%

 -$325,646 $26,913 $11,953 $0 Full ROI →
14 Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Grad rate: 15.9%

 -$394,506 $23,470 $11,953 $0 Full ROI →
15 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.

Grad rate: 15.9%

 -$506,291 $18,858 $11,953 $14,478 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.