Best Associate Degree Programs at Grand Rapids Community College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Grand Rapids 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

11

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$109,297

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$16,255

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: 18.5%

 +$252,822 $57,616 $16,255 $19,991 Full ROI →
2 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

Grad rate: 18.5%

 +$119,610 $49,606 $16,255 $0 Full ROI →
3 Computer Programming.

Grad rate: 18.5%

 +$83,007 $48,732 $16,255 $14,165 Full ROI →
4 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Grad rate: 18.5%

 +$26,570 $44,954 $16,255 $0 Full ROI →
5 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 18.5%

 -$99,315 $39,841 $16,255 $17,500 Full ROI →
6 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 18.5%

 -$203,308 $34,400 $16,255 $13,925 Full ROI →
7 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 18.5%

 -$243,009 $32,396 $16,255 $13,644 Full ROI →
8 Culinary Arts and Related Services.

Grad rate: 18.5%

 -$254,368 $31,928 $16,255 $15,125 Full ROI →
9 Accounting and Related Services.

Grad rate: 18.5%

 -$268,682 $31,052 $16,255 $12,750 Full ROI →
10 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 18.5%

 -$277,010 $29,775 $16,255 $0 Full ROI →
11 Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Grad rate: 18.5%

 -$338,586 $27,513 $16,255 $12,101 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.