Best Associate Degree Programs at Pasadena City College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Pasadena City 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
-$38,494
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,166
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: 41.1% |
+$794,802 | $83,823 | $12,166 | $12,834 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
+$23,748 | $44,404 | $12,166 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
+$16,218 | $44,411 | $12,166 | $5,681 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$148,732 | $35,780 | $12,166 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$195,292 | $34,262 | $12,166 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$376,592 | $24,387 | $12,166 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 41.1% |
-$383,612 | $24,036 | $12,166 | $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.