Best Associate Degree Programs at University of Massachusetts-Amherst by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at University of Massachusetts-Amherst ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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Programs Analyzed
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Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$10,628
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$33,389
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.
Grad rate: 83.1% |
-$10,628 | $45,550 | $33,389 | $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.