Best Associate Degree Programs at Ulster County Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Ulster County Community 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
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$50,183
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,927
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: 29.8% |
+$588,238 | $74,602 | $12,927 | $28,109 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 29.8% |
-$51,794 | $40,703 | $12,927 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 29.8% |
-$178,126 | $35,254 | $12,927 | $12,854 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 29.8% |
-$228,688 | $32,398 | $12,927 | $7,996 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 29.8% |
-$380,546 | $24,856 | $12,927 | $8,750 | 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.