Best Associate Degree Programs at Tarrant County College District by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Tarrant County College District ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
20
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$26,188
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,720
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fire Protection.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
+$519,480 | $69,146 | $11,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
+$361,160 | $61,230 | $11,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
+$313,176 | $59,952 | $11,720 | $16,610 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
+$311,640 | $58,754 | $11,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
+$269,773 | $57,825 | $11,720 | $17,249 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
+$215,360 | $54,919 | $11,720 | $14,503 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
+$59,520 | $46,148 | $11,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
-$13,815 | $43,390 | $11,720 | $13,463 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
-$18,222 | $42,919 | $11,720 | $9,750 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
-$44,980 | $40,923 | $11,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
-$82,740 | $39,035 | $11,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
-$115,840 | $37,380 | $11,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
-$178,862 | $35,427 | $11,720 | $17,750 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
-$193,040 | $33,520 | $11,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
-$231,040 | $31,620 | $11,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
-$231,374 | $32,342 | $11,720 | $10,944 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
-$295,153 | $29,512 | $11,720 | $16,262 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
-$345,960 | $25,874 | $11,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
American Sign Language.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
-$353,980 | $25,473 | $11,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
-$468,880 | $19,728 | $11,720 | $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.