Best Associate Degree Programs at Jefferson College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Jefferson 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
-$117,100
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,965
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: 32.0% |
+$227,642 | $56,201 | $12,965 | $22,554 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 32.0% |
+$81,510 | $47,372 | $12,965 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 32.0% |
+$1,722 | $43,872 | $12,965 | $7,250 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 32.0% |
-$141,240 | $37,355 | $12,965 | $16,600 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 32.0% |
-$179,110 | $34,341 | $12,965 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 32.0% |
-$189,390 | $33,827 | $12,965 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 32.0% |
-$321,387 | $27,784 | $12,965 | $8,250 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Grad rate: 32.0% |
-$416,550 | $22,469 | $12,965 | $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.