Best Associate Degree Programs at Santa Fe Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Santa Fe Community 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
3
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$66,170
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,783
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: 21.0% |
+$292,614 | $60,104 | $15,783 | $28,074 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 21.0% |
-$180,659 | $35,085 | $15,783 | $7,995 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 21.0% |
-$310,466 | $28,055 | $15,783 | $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.