Best Associate Degree Programs at San Diego Miramar College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at San Diego Miramar 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
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$89,630
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,428
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 43.1% |
+$172,649 | $52,214 | $11,428 | $6,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.
Grad rate: 43.1% |
-$89,456 | $38,670 | $11,428 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 43.1% |
-$93,401 | $38,844 | $11,428 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 43.1% |
-$348,313 | $26,284 | $11,428 | $8,250 | 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.