Best Associate Degree Programs at Odessa College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Odessa 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
+$179,815
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,315
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 25.7% |
+$864,270 | $86,445 | $12,315 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 25.7% |
+$256,562 | $56,954 | $12,315 | $13,250 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 25.7% |
-$35,410 | $41,461 | $12,315 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 25.7% |
-$73,590 | $40,031 | $12,315 | $7,097 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 25.7% |
-$112,755 | $38,100 | $12,315 | $7,500 | 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.