Best Associate Degree Programs at Palomar College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Palomar College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$61,350
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,997
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: 32.2% |
+$493,586 | $68,079 | $13,997 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 32.2% |
+$360,526 | $61,426 | $13,997 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 32.2% |
+$20,766 | $44,438 | $13,997 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 32.2% |
-$280,694 | $29,365 | $13,997 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Social Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 32.2% |
-$287,434 | $29,028 | $13,997 | $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.