Best Associate Degree Programs at Jefferson Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Jefferson Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$197,681
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,874
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: 26.7% |
+$353,863 | $63,129 | $17,874 | $24,421 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$92,968 | $39,139 | $17,874 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Community Organization and Advocacy.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$224,324 | $33,503 | $17,874 | $13,805 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$275,831 | $30,750 | $17,874 | $11,173 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$282,765 | $30,501 | $17,874 | $12,620 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$321,728 | $28,511 | $17,874 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$342,588 | $26,658 | $17,874 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$395,108 | $24,032 | $17,874 | $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.