Best Associate Degree Programs at Erie Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Erie Community College 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
-$174,060
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,475
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: 25.6% |
+$462,544 | $67,735 | $12,475 | $20,152 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 25.6% |
+$72,298 | $48,028 | $12,475 | $17,268 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 25.6% |
+$63,340 | $47,157 | $12,475 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 25.6% |
-$108,690 | $38,623 | $12,475 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 25.6% |
-$144,402 | $36,618 | $12,475 | $8,750 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 25.6% |
-$201,087 | $34,389 | $12,475 | $17,717 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 25.6% |
-$224,475 | $32,719 | $12,475 | $10,300 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.
Grad rate: 25.6% |
-$268,728 | $30,399 | $12,475 | $8,710 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 25.6% |
-$270,136 | $30,746 | $12,475 | $14,894 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 25.6% |
-$320,090 | $27,243 | $12,475 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 25.6% |
-$397,291 | $24,064 | $12,475 | $10,090 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 25.6% |
-$408,180 | $23,581 | $12,475 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 25.6% |
-$517,882 | $17,788 | $12,475 | $6,439 | 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.