Best Associate Degree Programs at SUNY Adirondack by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at SUNY Adirondack ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$168,098
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,664
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: 27.5% |
+$299,172 | $58,625 | $16,664 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 27.5% |
-$204,518 | $34,183 | $16,664 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 27.5% |
-$268,948 | $31,029 | $16,664 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 27.5% |
-$293,089 | $29,962 | $16,664 | $14,075 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 27.5% |
-$373,108 | $25,011 | $16,664 | $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.