Best Associate Degree Programs at Rochester Community and Technical College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Rochester Community and Technical 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

12

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$5,870

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$17,814

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Grad rate: 25.2%

 +$405,207 $65,628 $17,814 $23,500 Full ROI →
2 Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.

Grad rate: 25.2%

 +$217,032 $54,633 $17,814 $0 Full ROI →
3 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 25.2%

 +$101,317 $50,096 $17,814 $18,500 Full ROI →
4 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Grad rate: 25.2%

 +$84,622 $49,430 $17,814 $21,000 Full ROI →
5 Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Grad rate: 25.2%

 +$6,357 $45,076 $17,814 $14,470 Full ROI →
6 Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.

Grad rate: 25.2%

 +$2,085 $45,315 $17,814 $21,175 Full ROI →
7 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 25.2%

 -$85,092 $40,515 $17,814 $14,640 Full ROI →
8 Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Grad rate: 25.2%

 -$113,630 $39,973 $17,814 $27,750 Full ROI →
9 Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.

Grad rate: 25.2%

 -$149,908 $36,286 $17,814 $0 Full ROI →
10 Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 25.2%

 -$161,075 $37,162 $17,814 $21,250 Full ROI →
11 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 25.2%

 -$182,835 $35,534 $17,814 $13,250 Full ROI →
12 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 25.2%

 -$194,528 $34,055 $17,814 $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.