Best Associate Degree Programs at Essex County College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Essex County 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
-$73,059
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,821
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: 18.3% |
+$595,177 | $74,320 | $11,821 | $20,430 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 18.3% |
+$421,058 | $64,235 | $11,821 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 18.3% |
+$278,819 | $58,819 | $11,821 | $25,125 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Computer Programming.
Grad rate: 18.3% |
+$87,938 | $47,579 | $11,821 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 18.3% |
-$79,102 | $39,227 | $11,821 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 18.3% |
-$154,185 | $35,920 | $11,821 | $6,625 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 18.3% |
-$172,142 | $34,575 | $11,821 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 18.3% |
-$232,002 | $31,582 | $11,821 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Grad rate: 18.3% |
-$271,785 | $30,234 | $11,821 | $9,499 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Social Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 18.3% |
-$323,720 | $27,391 | $11,821 | $5,851 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 18.3% |
-$332,562 | $26,554 | $11,821 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 18.3% |
-$337,502 | $26,307 | $11,821 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 18.3% |
-$429,759 | $22,187 | $11,821 | $7,302 | 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.