Best Associate Degree Programs at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at University of New Mexico-Los Alamos Campus ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$364,384
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,550
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 29.8% |
-$81,426 | $40,249 | $15,550 | $11,338 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 29.8% |
-$359,180 | $25,596 | $15,550 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 29.8% |
-$483,440 | $19,383 | $15,550 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 29.8% |
-$533,493 | $17,561 | $15,550 | $10,084 | 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.