Best Associate Degree Programs at El Paso Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at El Paso Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
23
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$335,018
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,741
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: 21.3% |
+$277,953 | $58,353 | $12,741 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 21.3% |
+$204,826 | $54,317 | $12,741 | $11,875 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 21.3% |
+$99,698 | $48,259 | $12,741 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Fire Protection.
Grad rate: 21.3% |
+$618 | $43,305 | $12,741 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Grad rate: 21.3% |
-$157,622 | $35,393 | $12,741 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 21.3% |
-$185,962 | $33,976 | $12,741 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Architecture.
Grad rate: 21.3% |
-$206,022 | $32,973 | $12,741 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
American Sign Language.
Grad rate: 21.3% |
-$270,202 | $29,764 | $12,741 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 21.3% |
-$357,459 | $25,823 | $12,741 | $6,250 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 21.3% |
-$368,902 | $24,829 | $12,741 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 21.3% |
-$376,635 | $24,853 | $12,741 | $6,084 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 21.3% |
-$405,387 | $23,376 | $12,741 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 21.3% |
-$418,032 | $23,032 | $12,741 | $9,771 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Grad rate: 21.3% |
-$460,002 | $20,274 | $12,741 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 21.3% |
-$481,982 | $19,175 | $12,741 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 21.3% |
-$491,292 | $19,074 | $12,741 | $5,400 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 21.3% |
-$491,532 | $19,305 | $12,741 | $9,000 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 21.3% |
-$529,587 | $17,166 | $12,741 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 21.3% |
-$581,122 | $14,218 | $12,741 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 21.3% |
-$591,302 | $13,709 | $12,741 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 21.3% |
-$633,662 | $11,591 | $12,741 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 21.3% |
-$640,002 | $11,274 | $12,741 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 23 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 21.3% |
-$641,822 | $11,183 | $12,741 | $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.