Best Associate Degree Programs at Santa Ana College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Santa Ana 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
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$142,941
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,848
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fire Protection.
Grad rate: 29.2% |
+$1,024,244 | $95,342 | $11,848 | $14,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 29.2% |
+$730,726 | $80,851 | $11,848 | $16,739 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 29.2% |
+$121,881 | $50,206 | $11,848 | $13,735 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 29.2% |
+$85,539 | $47,968 | $11,848 | $7,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 29.2% |
-$84,516 | $38,959 | $11,848 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 29.2% |
-$107,912 | $38,332 | $11,848 | $8,042 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 29.2% |
-$303,416 | $28,014 | $11,848 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 29.2% |
-$323,016 | $27,493 | $11,848 | $6,800 | 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.