Best Associate Degree Programs at Purdue University Global by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Purdue University Global ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Certificate Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Post-baccalaureate Certificate Master's Degree Doctoral Degree

Programs Analyzed

12

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$197,356

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$17,994

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Fire Protection.

Grad rate: 30.4%

+$315,372 $61,002 $17,994 $21,244 Full ROI →
2 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Grad rate: 30.4%

+$160,145 $54,144 $17,994 $34,627 Full ROI →
3 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.

Grad rate: 30.4%

-$46,608 $41,469 $17,994 $0 Full ROI →
4 Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Grad rate: 30.4%

-$108,748 $38,362 $17,994 $0 Full ROI →
5 Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Grad rate: 30.4%

-$227,029 $33,016 $17,994 $8,416 Full ROI →
6 Accounting and Related Services.

Grad rate: 30.4%

-$251,414 $33,355 $17,994 $31,501 Full ROI →
7 Business/Commerce, General.

Grad rate: 30.4%

-$268,115 $31,970 $17,994 $23,354 Full ROI →
8 Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Grad rate: 30.4%

-$318,228 $27,888 $17,994 $0 Full ROI →
9 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 30.4%

-$343,948 $26,602 $17,994 $0 Full ROI →
10 Legal Support Services.

Grad rate: 30.4%

-$355,012 $27,802 $17,994 $25,974 Full ROI →
11 Human Services, General.

Grad rate: 30.4%

-$430,348 $22,282 $17,994 $0 Full ROI →
12 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Grad rate: 30.4%

-$494,348 $19,082 $17,994 $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.