Best Associate Degree Programs at Truckee Meadows Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Truckee Meadows Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
9
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$110,559
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,874
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: 27.2% |
+$525,597 | $71,089 | $15,874 | $18,100 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 27.2% |
+$409,492 | $64,062 | $15,874 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 27.2% |
+$385,872 | $62,881 | $15,874 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 27.2% |
+$384,112 | $62,793 | $15,874 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 27.2% |
-$91,508 | $39,687 | $15,874 | $10,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other.
Grad rate: 27.2% |
-$92,151 | $39,659 | $15,874 | $10,062 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 27.2% |
-$113,608 | $37,907 | $15,874 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 27.2% |
-$170,188 | $35,078 | $15,874 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 27.2% |
-$242,578 | $32,201 | $15,874 | $11,000 | 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.