Best Associate Degree Programs at St Petersburg College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at St Petersburg College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
14
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$75,636
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$10,634
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fire Protection.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
+$825,072 | $84,317 | $10,634 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
+$291,137 | $59,112 | $10,634 | $22,100 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer Programming.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
+$201,647 | $54,462 | $10,634 | $19,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
+$144,832 | $51,385 | $10,634 | $16,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
+$36,273 | $46,336 | $10,634 | $21,614 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$200,756 | $34,497 | $10,634 | $21,799 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Security Science and Technology.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$203,228 | $32,902 | $10,634 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$212,128 | $33,728 | $10,634 | $18,830 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$222,299 | $33,329 | $10,634 | $20,453 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$275,941 | $30,191 | $10,634 | $13,699 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$297,453 | $29,903 | $10,634 | $25,367 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$308,956 | $28,566 | $10,634 | $14,080 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$349,062 | $27,272 | $10,634 | $24,618 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$488,048 | $18,661 | $10,634 | $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.