Best Associate Degree Programs at Schenectady County Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Schenectady County Community 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
-$175,635
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,169
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 28.1% |
+$118,102 | $49,222 | $13,169 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 28.1% |
-$109,958 | $37,819 | $13,169 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 28.1% |
-$189,578 | $33,838 | $13,169 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Grad rate: 28.1% |
-$231,198 | $31,757 | $13,169 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 28.1% |
-$270,158 | $29,809 | $13,169 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 28.1% |
-$270,658 | $29,784 | $13,169 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 28.1% |
-$275,998 | $29,517 | $13,169 | $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.