Best Associate Degree Programs at Pierce College District by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Pierce College District 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
-$3,625
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,048
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 34.8% |
+$379,644 | $62,687 | $17,048 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 34.8% |
+$241,244 | $55,767 | $17,048 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 34.8% |
+$188,604 | $53,135 | $17,048 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 34.8% |
+$72,804 | $47,345 | $17,048 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Grad rate: 34.8% |
-$53,516 | $41,029 | $17,048 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 34.8% |
-$224,176 | $32,496 | $17,048 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 34.8% |
-$298,210 | $29,533 | $17,048 | $10,944 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 34.8% |
-$335,396 | $26,935 | $17,048 | $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.