Best Associate Degree Programs at Glendale Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Glendale 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
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$63,290
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,056
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: 14.4% |
+$408,547 | $65,903 | $18,056 | $24,741 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 14.4% |
-$53,712 | $41,120 | $18,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 14.4% |
-$82,392 | $39,686 | $18,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 14.4% |
-$108,292 | $38,391 | $18,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 14.4% |
-$136,432 | $36,984 | $18,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 14.4% |
-$138,712 | $36,870 | $18,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 14.4% |
-$158,032 | $35,904 | $18,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 14.4% |
-$237,299 | $32,430 | $18,056 | $7,250 | 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.