Best Associate Degree Programs at Saddleback College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Saddleback 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
+$170,795
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,792
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: 44.4% |
+$561,736 | $71,266 | $11,792 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 44.4% |
+$239,756 | $55,167 | $11,792 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 44.4% |
+$162,456 | $51,302 | $11,792 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 44.4% |
-$32,984 | $41,530 | $11,792 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 44.4% |
-$76,987 | $39,729 | $11,792 | $5,914 | 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.