Best Associate Degree Programs at University of Cincinnati-Main Campus by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at University of Cincinnati-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 Post-baccalaureate Certificate Master's Degree Doctoral Degree

Programs Analyzed

10

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$78,205

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$28,783

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: 71.8%

 +$173,869 $54,973 $28,783 $20,759 Full ROI →
2 Information Science/Studies.

Grad rate: 71.8%

 +$166,175 $54,073 $28,783 $13,125 Full ROI →
3 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 71.8%

 +$140,746 $53,219 $28,783 $19,309 Full ROI →
4 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Grad rate: 71.8%

 +$66,719 $49,419 $28,783 $17,848 Full ROI →
5 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 71.8%

 -$114,834 $40,225 $28,783 $16,125 Full ROI →
6 Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Grad rate: 71.8%

 -$183,004 $36,862 $28,783 $16,799 Full ROI →
7 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 71.8%

 -$225,237 $35,363 $28,783 $25,875 Full ROI →
8 Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 71.8%

 -$225,461 $34,722 $28,783 $16,545 Full ROI →
9 Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Grad rate: 71.8%

 -$250,370 $33,977 $28,783 $23,959 Full ROI →
10 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Grad rate: 71.8%

 -$330,659 $29,400 $28,783 $15,625 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.