Best Associate Degree Programs at Santa Barbara City College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Santa Barbara City College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$390,366
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,682
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: 37.9% |
+$1,036,096 | $97,093 | $18,682 | $21,037 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$255,364 | $31,100 | $18,682 | $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.