Best Associate Degree Programs at Nassau Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Nassau Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
22
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$40,711
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,907
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: 22.2% |
+$891,368 | $89,190 | $13,907 | $18,235 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 22.2% |
+$602,146 | $73,498 | $13,907 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 22.2% |
+$582,671 | $73,773 | $13,907 | $18,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 22.2% |
+$301,966 | $58,489 | $13,907 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 22.2% |
+$256,826 | $56,232 | $13,907 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Engineering Science.
Grad rate: 22.2% |
+$196,786 | $53,230 | $13,907 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 22.2% |
+$108,652 | $49,798 | $13,907 | $14,440 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science.
Grad rate: 22.2% |
+$107,384 | $49,566 | $13,907 | $11,942 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.
Grad rate: 22.2% |
-$21,874 | $42,297 | $13,907 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 22.2% |
-$38,134 | $41,484 | $13,907 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Human Services, General.
Grad rate: 22.2% |
-$58,352 | $41,389 | $13,907 | $13,569 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 22.2% |
-$69,126 | $40,660 | $13,907 | $10,750 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 22.2% |
-$101,814 | $38,975 | $13,907 | $10,000 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 22.2% |
-$108,724 | $38,562 | $13,907 | $9,000 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 22.2% |
-$111,059 | $38,479 | $13,907 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 22.2% |
-$121,338 | $38,167 | $13,907 | $12,492 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 22.2% |
-$154,394 | $35,671 | $13,907 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 22.2% |
-$211,300 | $33,565 | $13,907 | $10,953 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 22.2% |
-$238,690 | $32,089 | $13,907 | $9,375 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 22.2% |
-$280,984 | $30,057 | $13,907 | $10,600 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 22.2% |
-$292,419 | $29,411 | $13,907 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 22.2% |
-$343,944 | $26,936 | $13,907 | $11,000 | 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.