Best Associate Degree Programs at Scottsdale Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Scottsdale 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
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$50,702
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$19,682
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: 23.1% |
+$443,835 | $67,593 | $19,682 | $21,230 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 23.1% |
+$270,758 | $58,108 | $19,682 | $8,917 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Grad rate: 23.1% |
-$87,384 | $39,599 | $19,682 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 23.1% |
-$130,084 | $37,464 | $19,682 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 23.1% |
-$265,924 | $30,672 | $19,682 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Grad rate: 23.1% |
-$284,064 | $29,765 | $19,682 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 23.1% |
-$302,054 | $29,608 | $19,682 | $11,000 | 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.