Best Associate Degree Programs at Sacramento City College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Sacramento City College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$261,269
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,062
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: 28.5% |
+$1,570,087 | $123,056 | $13,062 | $18,451 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 28.5% |
+$281,635 | $58,401 | $13,062 | $15,008 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 28.5% |
+$79,840 | $48,092 | $13,062 | $11,760 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 28.5% |
-$98,389 | $38,893 | $13,062 | $7,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Grad rate: 28.5% |
-$526,824 | $16,965 | $13,062 | $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.