Best Associate Degree Programs at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
10
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$126,945
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,920
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: 30.5% |
+$575,921 | $73,244 | $12,920 | $17,125 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 30.5% |
+$293,220 | $58,995 | $12,920 | $15,437 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 30.5% |
-$138,631 | $37,134 | $12,920 | $11,460 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 30.5% |
-$158,593 | $36,388 | $12,920 | $15,195 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 30.5% |
-$170,860 | $35,559 | $12,920 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Grad rate: 30.5% |
-$203,040 | $33,140 | $12,920 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 30.5% |
-$328,094 | $27,954 | $12,920 | $15,803 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 30.5% |
-$340,365 | $26,915 | $12,920 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 30.5% |
-$390,203 | $24,530 | $12,920 | $11,084 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 30.5% |
-$408,812 | $23,593 | $12,920 | $10,987 | 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.