Best Associate Degree Programs at San Joaquin Delta College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at San Joaquin Delta College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$139
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,137
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 30.7% |
+$186,746 | $53,051 | $17,137 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 30.7% |
+$172,386 | $52,333 | $17,137 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 30.7% |
+$131,066 | $50,267 | $17,137 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 30.7% |
+$32,126 | $45,320 | $17,137 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Social Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 30.7% |
-$103,134 | $38,557 | $17,137 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 30.7% |
-$142,874 | $36,570 | $17,137 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 30.7% |
-$277,289 | $30,280 | $17,137 | $6,382 | 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.