Best Associate Degree Programs at Finger Lakes Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Finger Lakes Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
12
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$216,267
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$19,411
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: 28.6% |
+$189,823 | $55,156 | $19,411 | $25,537 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.
Grad rate: 28.6% |
-$97,962 | $39,043 | $19,411 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 28.6% |
-$167,482 | $35,567 | $19,411 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 28.6% |
-$194,542 | $34,214 | $19,411 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 28.6% |
-$217,382 | $33,072 | $19,411 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management.
Grad rate: 28.6% |
-$232,782 | $32,302 | $19,411 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 28.6% |
-$254,426 | $32,544 | $19,411 | $19,618 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 28.6% |
-$264,742 | $31,514 | $19,411 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 28.6% |
-$272,392 | $31,064 | $19,411 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 28.6% |
-$311,002 | $28,391 | $19,411 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Music.
Grad rate: 28.6% |
-$349,302 | $26,476 | $19,411 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Community Organization and Advocacy.
Grad rate: 28.6% |
-$423,022 | $22,790 | $19,411 | $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.