Best Associate Degree Programs at Merritt College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Merritt 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
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$76,709
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,559
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: 20.9% |
+$731,697 | $81,617 | $22,559 | $11,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Social Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 20.9% |
+$191,882 | $53,850 | $22,559 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 20.9% |
+$8,842 | $44,698 | $22,559 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Grad rate: 20.9% |
-$124,198 | $38,046 | $22,559 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 20.9% |
-$424,678 | $23,022 | $22,559 | $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.