Best Associate Degree Programs at Ocean County College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Ocean County 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
-$41,086
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,424
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: 39.4% |
+$468,367 | $68,574 | $16,424 | $22,418 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 39.4% |
-$79,078 | $40,431 | $16,424 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 39.4% |
-$273,018 | $30,734 | $16,424 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 39.4% |
-$280,619 | $30,337 | $16,424 | $10,749 | 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.