Best Associate Degree Programs at Onondaga Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Onondaga Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
14
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$26,582
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,613
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nuclear Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 24.8% |
+$1,405,314 | $113,727 | $14,613 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 24.8% |
+$427,729 | $66,492 | $14,613 | $24,359 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 24.8% |
+$364,471 | $62,413 | $14,613 | $10,787 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 24.8% |
-$31,226 | $41,900 | $14,613 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 24.8% |
-$94,046 | $38,759 | $14,613 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 24.8% |
-$165,126 | $35,205 | $14,613 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Journalism.
Grad rate: 24.8% |
-$199,414 | $34,174 | $14,613 | $10,125 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Grad rate: 24.8% |
-$212,806 | $32,821 | $14,613 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 24.8% |
-$277,106 | $30,416 | $14,613 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.
Grad rate: 24.8% |
-$284,086 | $29,257 | $14,613 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 24.8% |
-$289,180 | $29,672 | $14,613 | $9,922 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 24.8% |
-$308,856 | $28,761 | $14,613 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 24.8% |
-$337,068 | $27,347 | $14,613 | $10,950 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Human Services, General.
Grad rate: 24.8% |
-$370,751 | $25,735 | $14,613 | $12,019 | 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.