Best Associate Degree Programs at San Antonio College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at San Antonio College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
15
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$138,363
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,576
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 23.7% |
+$449,808 | $65,648 | $11,576 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 23.7% |
+$402,141 | $64,435 | $11,576 | $17,338 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Fire Protection.
Grad rate: 23.7% |
+$45,968 | $45,456 | $11,576 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 23.7% |
+$21,001 | $44,908 | $11,576 | $10,375 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 23.7% |
-$92,352 | $38,540 | $11,576 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 23.7% |
-$155,132 | $35,401 | $11,576 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 23.7% |
-$205,521 | $33,578 | $11,576 | $10,318 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Grad rate: 23.7% |
-$260,392 | $30,138 | $11,576 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 23.7% |
-$264,317 | $30,583 | $11,576 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 23.7% |
-$264,332 | $29,941 | $11,576 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 23.7% |
-$292,692 | $28,523 | $11,576 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 23.7% |
-$331,666 | $27,452 | $11,576 | $13,003 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 23.7% |
-$360,027 | $25,865 | $11,576 | $10,500 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 23.7% |
-$361,792 | $25,068 | $11,576 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 23.7% |
-$406,152 | $22,850 | $11,576 | $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.