Best Associate Degree Programs at Santa Fe College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Santa Fe College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$93,969
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,353
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: 51.3% |
+$155,510 | $52,360 | $14,353 | $17,025 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 51.3% |
+$72,514 | $48,276 | $14,353 | $18,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 51.3% |
-$228,723 | $32,674 | $14,353 | $9,998 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Animal Sciences.
Grad rate: 51.3% |
-$375,177 | $26,019 | $14,353 | $19,890 | 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.