Best Associate Degree Programs at Tacoma Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Tacoma Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$20,714
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,197
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 32.7% |
+$470,901 | $68,559 | $16,197 | $20,655 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 32.7% |
+$332,046 | $60,222 | $16,197 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 32.7% |
+$263,489 | $58,024 | $16,197 | $18,220 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 32.7% |
+$261,076 | $57,956 | $16,197 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 32.7% |
+$20,501 | $45,421 | $16,197 | $11,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Grad rate: 32.7% |
-$6,278 | $44,032 | $16,197 | $10,759 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 32.7% |
-$130,049 | $37,932 | $16,197 | $12,071 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 32.7% |
-$149,294 | $36,155 | $16,197 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 32.7% |
-$276,534 | $30,603 | $16,197 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 32.7% |
-$278,807 | $30,765 | $16,197 | $16,084 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 32.7% |
-$279,194 | $29,660 | $16,197 | $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.