Best Associate Degree Programs at Temple College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Temple College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$5,185
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,400
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: 22.4% |
+$370,663 | $63,010 | $11,400 | $19,805 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 22.4% |
+$370,300 | $61,655 | $11,400 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 22.4% |
+$207,241 | $54,825 | $11,400 | $19,599 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 22.4% |
-$111,945 | $38,319 | $11,400 | $11,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 22.4% |
-$253,157 | $31,471 | $11,400 | $14,650 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 22.4% |
-$298,600 | $29,191 | $11,400 | $14,534 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 22.4% |
-$320,800 | $27,100 | $11,400 | $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.