Best Associate Degree Programs at Palo Alto College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Palo Alto College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$261,455
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$10,911
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 29.3% |
-$101,582 | $38,012 | $10,911 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 29.3% |
-$201,882 | $32,997 | $10,911 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 29.3% |
-$219,642 | $32,109 | $10,911 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 29.3% |
-$235,112 | $31,972 | $10,911 | $9,430 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Grad rate: 29.3% |
-$275,682 | $29,307 | $10,911 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 29.3% |
-$282,602 | $28,961 | $10,911 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 29.3% |
-$336,242 | $26,279 | $10,911 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 29.3% |
-$438,902 | $21,146 | $10,911 | $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.