Best Associate Degree Programs at San Diego City College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at San Diego City College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$130,142
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,255
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: 23.9% |
+$821,710 | $84,411 | $13,255 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 23.9% |
-$146,253 | $36,730 | $13,255 | $10,625 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 23.9% |
-$209,155 | $33,509 | $13,255 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 23.9% |
-$310,470 | $27,802 | $13,255 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 23.9% |
-$330,389 | $27,409 | $13,255 | $8,933 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 23.9% |
-$337,926 | $27,143 | $13,255 | $10,575 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Human Services, General.
Grad rate: 23.9% |
-$398,510 | $23,400 | $13,255 | $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.