Best Associate Degree Programs at University of Akron Main Campus by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at University of Akron Main Campus ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree

Programs Analyzed

11

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$23,405

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$24,555

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Construction Engineering Technologies.

Grad rate: 48.0%

 +$644,032 $78,325 $24,555 $24,709 Full ROI →
2 Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 48.0%

 +$379,404 $64,950 $24,555 $22,582 Full ROI →
3 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 48.0%

 +$358,915 $63,785 $24,555 $20,500 Full ROI →
4 Computer Systems Analysis.

Grad rate: 48.0%

 +$86,970 $48,804 $24,555 $0 Full ROI →
5 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Grad rate: 48.0%

 -$14,635 $44,905 $24,555 $17,500 Full ROI →
6 Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Grad rate: 48.0%

 -$189,163 $36,052 $24,555 $15,625 Full ROI →
7 Culinary Arts and Related Services.

Grad rate: 48.0%

 -$268,530 $31,029 $24,555 $0 Full ROI →
8 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 48.0%

 -$279,551 $32,038 $24,555 $23,112 Full ROI →
9 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 48.0%

 -$296,450 $31,118 $24,555 $22,000 Full ROI →
10 Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Grad rate: 48.0%

 -$331,010 $27,905 $24,555 $0 Full ROI →
11 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 48.0%

 -$347,444 $28,730 $24,555 $24,396 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.