Best Associate Degree Programs at Orange Coast College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Orange Coast 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
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$26,258
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,191
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 45.2% |
+$342,668 | $61,195 | $13,191 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 45.2% |
+$160,558 | $51,347 | $13,191 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 45.2% |
-$13,642 | $42,637 | $13,191 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 45.2% |
-$68,342 | $39,902 | $13,191 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 45.2% |
-$280,662 | $29,286 | $13,191 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 45.2% |
-$298,131 | $28,882 | $13,191 | $6,955 | 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.