Best Associate Degree Programs at Merced College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Merced 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
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$120,593
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,722
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: 29.1% |
+$970,583 | $92,662 | $12,722 | $12,750 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
-$84,204 | $39,062 | $12,722 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
-$247,804 | $30,882 | $12,722 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
-$257,624 | $30,391 | $12,722 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
-$372,250 | $25,122 | $12,722 | $6,849 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
-$372,544 | $24,645 | $12,722 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Social Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 29.1% |
-$480,312 | $19,786 | $12,722 | $7,843 | 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.