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.