Best Associate Degree Programs at Red Rocks Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Red Rocks 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
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$121,473
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,048
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
+$621,724 | $74,891 | $18,048 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
+$283,764 | $57,993 | $18,048 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
+$236,044 | $56,525 | $18,048 | $13,600 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
+$136,004 | $50,605 | $18,048 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
+$108,664 | $49,238 | $18,048 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Fire Protection.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
-$12,456 | $43,182 | $18,048 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
-$187,796 | $34,415 | $18,048 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
-$214,158 | $33,901 | $18,048 | $11,913 | 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.