Best Associate Degree Programs at MiraCosta College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at MiraCosta College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$119,996
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,713
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 41.8% |
+$61,934 | $46,668 | $15,713 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 41.8% |
-$4,726 | $43,335 | $15,713 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 41.8% |
-$242,446 | $31,449 | $15,713 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 41.8% |
-$294,746 | $28,834 | $15,713 | $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.