Best Associate Degree Programs at Suffolk County Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Suffolk County Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
22
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$24,162
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,626
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: 24.1% |
+$764,900 | $82,572 | $11,626 | $17,250 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Data Processing.
Grad rate: 24.1% |
+$375,488 | $61,937 | $11,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 24.1% |
+$364,968 | $61,411 | $11,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 24.1% |
+$273,278 | $57,299 | $11,626 | $7,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 24.1% |
+$180,079 | $53,544 | $11,626 | $20,406 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Fire Protection.
Grad rate: 24.1% |
+$156,168 | $50,971 | $11,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Grad rate: 24.1% |
+$94,168 | $47,871 | $11,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 24.1% |
+$36,588 | $44,992 | $11,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other.
Grad rate: 24.1% |
-$19,332 | $42,196 | $11,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Grad rate: 24.1% |
-$56,912 | $40,317 | $11,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 24.1% |
-$59,652 | $40,180 | $11,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 24.1% |
-$65,732 | $39,876 | $11,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 24.1% |
-$70,405 | $40,157 | $11,626 | $7,625 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 24.1% |
-$71,772 | $40,114 | $11,626 | $8,000 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 24.1% |
-$121,160 | $37,765 | $11,626 | $9,784 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 24.1% |
-$207,212 | $32,802 | $11,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 24.1% |
-$235,152 | $31,945 | $11,626 | $8,000 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 24.1% |
-$323,980 | $27,580 | $11,626 | $9,132 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Grad rate: 24.1% |
-$328,612 | $26,732 | $11,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other.
Grad rate: 24.1% |
-$384,572 | $23,934 | $11,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Teaching Assistants/Aides.
Grad rate: 24.1% |
-$398,812 | $23,222 | $11,626 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 24.1% |
-$433,897 | $22,244 | $11,626 | $11,500 | 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.