Best Associate Degree Programs at Salt Lake Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Salt Lake Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
19
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$31,780
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,884
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 31.8% |
+$533,594 | $70,660 | $12,884 | $10,250 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Mechanical Engineering.
Grad rate: 31.8% |
+$521,212 | $69,349 | $12,884 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 31.8% |
+$188,047 | $53,709 | $12,884 | $15,085 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 31.8% |
+$161,389 | $52,151 | $12,884 | $11,750 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 31.8% |
+$157,912 | $51,184 | $12,884 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 31.8% |
+$133,417 | $50,803 | $12,884 | $12,500 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 31.8% |
+$90,887 | $48,744 | $12,884 | $13,500 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 31.8% |
+$47,273 | $46,295 | $12,884 | $9,525 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 31.8% |
+$35,721 | $45,502 | $12,884 | $6,334 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 31.8% |
+$33,765 | $45,898 | $12,884 | $13,649 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 31.8% |
-$22,631 | $43,111 | $12,884 | $14,136 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 31.8% |
-$191,348 | $34,261 | $12,884 | $8,000 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 31.8% |
-$227,548 | $31,911 | $12,884 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 31.8% |
-$255,805 | $31,325 | $12,884 | $12,250 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 31.8% |
-$278,005 | $30,213 | $12,884 | $12,220 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 31.8% |
-$357,388 | $25,419 | $12,884 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 31.8% |
-$366,448 | $24,966 | $12,884 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 31.8% |
-$382,162 | $24,907 | $12,884 | $10,766 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 31.8% |
-$425,711 | $22,572 | $12,884 | $8,432 | 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.