Best Associate Degree Programs at Durham Technical Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Durham Technical Community 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
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$91,875
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$10,745
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 29.7% |
+$511,050 | $68,627 | $10,745 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 29.7% |
+$401,015 | $64,573 | $10,745 | $21,448 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 29.7% |
-$238,949 | $33,573 | $10,745 | $36,237 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 29.7% |
-$305,613 | $28,558 | $10,745 | $11,321 | 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.