Best Associate Degree Programs at Gaston College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Gaston 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
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$289,363
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,008
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: 46.5% |
+$162,551 | $52,589 | $16,008 | $12,750 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 46.5% |
-$229,596 | $32,121 | $16,008 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 46.5% |
-$307,856 | $28,208 | $16,008 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 46.5% |
-$309,336 | $28,134 | $16,008 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 46.5% |
-$359,766 | $26,040 | $16,008 | $6,334 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 46.5% |
-$387,076 | $24,247 | $16,008 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 46.5% |
-$391,536 | $24,024 | $16,008 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 46.5% |
-$492,296 | $18,986 | $16,008 | $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.