Best Associate Degree Programs at Palm Beach State College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Palm Beach State 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
-$84,791
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,741
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: 41.4% |
+$286,288 | $58,990 | $16,741 | $14,837 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 41.4% |
+$47,881 | $47,091 | $16,741 | $15,153 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Grad rate: 41.4% |
-$72,402 | $40,054 | $16,741 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 41.4% |
-$89,152 | $39,824 | $16,741 | $9,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Security Science and Technology.
Grad rate: 41.4% |
-$210,022 | $33,173 | $16,741 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 41.4% |
-$260,642 | $30,642 | $16,741 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 41.4% |
-$295,490 | $29,448 | $16,741 | $8,125 | 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.