Best Associate Degree Programs at Galveston College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Galveston 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
3
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$57,821
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,555
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: 33.0% |
+$387,250 | $64,123 | $14,555 | $19,333 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 33.0% |
+$215,120 | $54,954 | $14,555 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 33.0% |
-$428,905 | $22,855 | $14,555 | $12,515 | 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.