Best Associate Degree Programs at Fresno City College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Fresno City College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$75,096
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,063
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: 25.8% |
+$791,454 | $83,319 | $12,063 | $8,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 25.8% |
+$583,914 | $72,402 | $12,063 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 25.8% |
-$55,166 | $40,448 | $12,063 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 25.8% |
-$91,158 | $39,066 | $12,063 | $6,187 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Human Services, General.
Grad rate: 25.8% |
-$116,496 | $37,809 | $12,063 | $6,334 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 25.8% |
-$256,238 | $30,921 | $12,063 | $7,802 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 25.8% |
-$259,626 | $30,744 | $12,063 | $7,689 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 25.8% |
-$274,646 | $29,474 | $12,063 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 25.8% |
-$346,266 | $25,893 | $12,063 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 25.8% |
-$370,546 | $24,679 | $12,063 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Social Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 25.8% |
-$431,286 | $21,642 | $12,063 | $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.