Best Associate Degree Programs at Olympic College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Olympic 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
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$84,513
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,380
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 32.6% |
+$702,578 | $79,131 | $15,380 | $6,875 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 32.6% |
+$437,440 | $66,760 | $15,380 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 32.6% |
-$148,040 | $36,136 | $15,380 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 32.6% |
-$259,500 | $30,563 | $15,380 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 32.6% |
-$308,900 | $28,093 | $15,380 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 32.6% |
-$323,987 | $27,784 | $15,380 | $6,598 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 32.6% |
-$324,880 | $27,294 | $15,380 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 32.6% |
-$450,820 | $20,997 | $15,380 | $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.