Best Associate Degree Programs at Front Range Community College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Front Range 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

19

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$208,782

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$18,087

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%

 +$241,102 $57,931 $18,087 $30,625 Full ROI →
2 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 +$117,184 $50,980 $18,087 $19,438 Full ROI →
3 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 +$105,266 $49,072 $18,087 $0 Full ROI →
4 Design and Applied Arts.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$109,794 $38,319 $18,087 $0 Full ROI →
5 Accounting and Related Services.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$144,287 $38,054 $18,087 $21,625 Full ROI →
6 Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$170,914 $35,263 $18,087 $0 Full ROI →
7 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$205,494 $33,534 $18,087 $0 Full ROI →
8 Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$209,386 $34,696 $18,087 $20,098 Full ROI →
9 Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$218,581 $34,380 $18,087 $22,228 Full ROI →
10 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$222,994 $32,659 $18,087 $0 Full ROI →
11 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$260,446 $31,782 $18,087 $14,750 Full ROI →
12 Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$269,322 $31,566 $18,087 $18,125 Full ROI →
13 Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$308,734 $28,372 $18,087 $0 Full ROI →
14 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$323,774 $27,620 $18,087 $0 Full ROI →
15 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$328,274 $27,395 $18,087 $0 Full ROI →
16 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$337,234 $26,947 $18,087 $0 Full ROI →
17 Legal Support Services.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$356,194 $25,999 $18,087 $0 Full ROI →
18 Graphic Communications.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$414,035 $24,003 $18,087 $13,275 Full ROI →
19 Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$550,960 $18,063 $18,087 $26,701 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.