Best Associate Degree Programs at Orange County Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Orange County Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$26,941
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,396
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: 22.4% |
+$583,403 | $74,038 | $14,396 | $21,159 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 22.4% |
+$289,408 | $57,910 | $14,396 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 22.4% |
-$8,694 | $43,864 | $14,396 | $12,728 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 22.4% |
-$121,329 | $38,335 | $14,396 | $14,250 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 22.4% |
-$224,992 | $33,000 | $14,396 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 22.4% |
-$344,815 | $26,916 | $14,396 | $10,625 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Graphic Communications.
Grad rate: 22.4% |
-$361,572 | $25,361 | $14,396 | $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.