Best Associate Degree Programs at Sinclair Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Sinclair Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
26
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$96,489
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$10,381
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Programming.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
+$432,638 | $64,670 | $10,381 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
+$406,888 | $64,003 | $10,381 | $9,192 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
+$246,327 | $56,817 | $10,381 | $21,667 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
+$188,100 | $53,749 | $10,381 | $19,346 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
+$176,542 | $53,014 | $10,381 | $17,019 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
+$140,938 | $50,085 | $10,381 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
+$98,686 | $49,175 | $10,381 | $17,816 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
+$60,418 | $46,059 | $10,381 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$2,062 | $42,935 | $10,381 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$74,395 | $40,262 | $10,381 | $13,980 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$96,282 | $38,224 | $10,381 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$135,091 | $37,223 | $10,381 | $13,918 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$152,162 | $35,430 | $10,381 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$170,245 | $35,756 | $10,381 | $18,225 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$174,811 | $35,677 | $10,381 | $20,437 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$196,182 | $33,229 | $10,381 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Real Estate.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$211,082 | $32,484 | $10,381 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$211,337 | $33,315 | $10,381 | $12,500 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$286,722 | $28,702 | $10,381 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$299,772 | $28,792 | $10,381 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$309,860 | $28,763 | $10,381 | $18,043 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$311,666 | $28,261 | $10,381 | $11,944 | Full ROI → |
| 23 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$347,317 | $26,516 | $10,381 | $12,500 | Full ROI → |
| 24 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$379,462 | $24,065 | $10,381 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 25 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$399,104 | $24,005 | $10,381 | $13,661 | Full ROI → |
| 26 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$501,716 | $18,771 | $10,381 | $12,129 | 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.