Best Associate Degree Programs at Spokane Community College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Spokane 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

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$45,321

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$14,083

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: 36.2%	+$470,501	$68,670	$14,083	$25,728	Full ROI →
2	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. Grad rate: 36.2%	+$358,886	$62,715	$14,083	$20,183	Full ROI →
3	Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians. Grad rate: 36.2%	+$192,874	$53,052	$14,083	$0	Full ROI →
4	Criminal Justice and Corrections. Grad rate: 36.2%	+$91,334	$47,975	$14,083	$0	Full ROI →
5	Business/Commerce, General. Grad rate: 36.2%	+$50,394	$45,928	$14,083	$0	Full ROI →
6	Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. Grad rate: 36.2%	-$155,286	$35,644	$14,083	$0	Full ROI →
7	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Grad rate: 36.2%	-$184,960	$35,271	$14,083	$16,455	Full ROI →
8	Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. Grad rate: 36.2%	-$186,050	$35,119	$14,083	$15,011	Full ROI →
9	Culinary Arts and Related Services. Grad rate: 36.2%	-$209,546	$32,931	$14,083	$0	Full ROI →
10	Health and Medical Administrative Services. Grad rate: 36.2%	-$225,787	$33,520	$14,083	$20,757	Full ROI →
11	Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. Grad rate: 36.2%	-$349,266	$25,945	$14,083	$0	Full ROI →
12	Business Administration, Management and Operations. Grad rate: 36.2%	-$396,947	$24,939	$14,083	$20,416	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.