Best Associate Degree Programs at Estrella Mountain Community College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Estrella Mountain 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

9

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$90,946

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$17,366

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: 20.5%

 +$322,203 $62,142 $17,366 $34,003 Full ROI →
2 Physical Sciences.

Grad rate: 20.5%

 +$121,428 $49,808 $17,366 $0 Full ROI →
3 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Grad rate: 20.5%

 -$17,592 $42,857 $17,366 $0 Full ROI →
4 Human Resources Management and Services.

Grad rate: 20.5%

 -$88,892 $39,292 $17,366 $0 Full ROI →
5 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 20.5%

 -$115,092 $37,982 $17,366 $0 Full ROI →
6 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 20.5%

 -$194,237 $34,666 $17,366 $9,500 Full ROI →
7 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

Grad rate: 20.5%

 -$213,812 $33,046 $17,366 $0 Full ROI →
8 Culinary Arts and Related Services.

Grad rate: 20.5%

 -$252,852 $31,094 $17,366 $0 Full ROI →
9 Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Grad rate: 20.5%

 -$379,672 $24,753 $17,366 $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.