Best Associate Degree Programs at South Puget Sound Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at South Puget Sound Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$28,101
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,864
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: 43.1% |
+$226,647 | $56,345 | $17,864 | $18,166 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 43.1% |
+$103,812 | $49,893 | $17,864 | $13,570 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 43.1% |
-$130,248 | $37,274 | $17,864 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 43.1% |
-$312,618 | $28,898 | $17,864 | $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.