Best Associate Degree Programs at Pima Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Pima Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
23
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$116,185
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$8,916
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
+$667,848 | $76,284 | $8,916 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
+$392,993 | $63,790 | $8,916 | $18,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
+$162,753 | $51,704 | $8,916 | $9,996 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
+$157,348 | $51,434 | $8,916 | $10,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Fire Protection.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
+$152,268 | $50,505 | $8,916 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$23,552 | $41,714 | $8,916 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$23,972 | $42,503 | $8,916 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$67,956 | $40,167 | $8,916 | $9,974 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$112,565 | $37,643 | $8,916 | $5,625 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$140,492 | $35,867 | $8,916 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$183,580 | $34,223 | $8,916 | $7,562 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$189,912 | $33,396 | $8,916 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$202,952 | $32,744 | $8,916 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$245,539 | $31,218 | $8,916 | $8,939 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$251,467 | $30,981 | $8,916 | $9,819 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$255,347 | $30,833 | $8,916 | $10,500 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$278,319 | $29,330 | $8,916 | $5,250 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$320,932 | $26,845 | $8,916 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$326,932 | $26,545 | $8,916 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$356,812 | $25,695 | $8,916 | $9,541 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$366,084 | $25,404 | $8,916 | $12,098 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$407,892 | $22,497 | $8,916 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 23 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$451,172 | $20,333 | $8,916 | $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.