Best Associate Degree Programs at Los Angeles Pierce College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Los Angeles Pierce 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
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$54,885
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$19,844
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: 38.7% |
+$454,261 | $67,565 | $19,844 | $12,852 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 38.7% |
-$3,768 | $43,796 | $19,844 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 38.7% |
-$106,308 | $38,669 | $19,844 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 38.7% |
-$124,645 | $38,569 | $19,844 | $12,102 | 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.