Best Associate Degree Programs at Garden City Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Garden City Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$12,305
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,588
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Agricultural Mechanization.
Grad rate: 41.7% |
+$327,064 | $59,812 | $14,588 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 41.7% |
+$261,149 | $57,603 | $14,588 | $16,100 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 41.7% |
-$145,276 | $36,195 | $14,588 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 41.7% |
-$393,716 | $24,340 | $14,588 | $8,400 | 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.