Best Associate Degree Programs at Dutchess Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Dutchess 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
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$156,184
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,709
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: 28.2% |
+$572,080 | $73,651 | $15,709 | $21,868 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 28.2% |
+$28,502 | $44,996 | $15,709 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 28.2% |
-$108,120 | $38,681 | $15,709 | $7,646 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 28.2% |
-$250,903 | $31,803 | $15,709 | $11,515 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 28.2% |
-$260,665 | $31,280 | $15,709 | $10,998 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Human Services, General.
Grad rate: 28.2% |
-$309,495 | $29,063 | $15,709 | $14,324 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 28.2% |
-$309,628 | $28,832 | $15,709 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Grad rate: 28.2% |
-$611,243 | $13,380 | $15,709 | $5,500 | 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.