Best Associate Degree Programs at El Camino Community College District by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at El Camino Community College District ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
13
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$61,925
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,376
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: 35.9% |
+$547,428 | $70,709 | $13,376 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
+$270,388 | $56,857 | $13,376 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
+$57,028 | $46,189 | $13,376 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
+$32,268 | $44,951 | $13,376 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
-$51,632 | $40,756 | $13,376 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
-$69,332 | $39,871 | $13,376 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
-$88,752 | $38,900 | $13,376 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
-$152,972 | $35,689 | $13,376 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
-$176,392 | $34,518 | $13,376 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
-$186,432 | $34,016 | $13,376 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
-$261,132 | $30,281 | $13,376 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
-$273,232 | $29,676 | $13,376 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 35.9% |
-$452,272 | $20,724 | $13,376 | $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.