Best Associate Degree Programs at Pearl River Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Pearl River Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
9
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$165,286
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,607
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 37.7% |
+$347,556 | $61,281 | $11,607 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 37.7% |
+$162,798 | $52,330 | $11,607 | $15,250 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 37.7% |
+$3,421 | $44,648 | $11,607 | $19,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 37.7% |
-$46,457 | $41,555 | $11,607 | $10,625 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 37.7% |
-$132,201 | $37,433 | $11,607 | $13,072 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 37.7% |
-$321,074 | $27,107 | $11,607 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 37.7% |
-$404,214 | $23,625 | $11,607 | $10,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 37.7% |
-$544,234 | $15,949 | $11,607 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 37.7% |
-$553,174 | $16,447 | $11,607 | $14,000 | 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.