Best Associate Degree Programs at University of New Mexico-Main Campus by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at University of New Mexico-Main Campus ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$174,260
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,973
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: 52.1% |
+$629,620 | $76,357 | $20,973 | $11,536 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 52.1% |
-$92,272 | $40,249 | $20,973 | $11,338 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 52.1% |
-$370,026 | $25,596 | $20,973 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 52.1% |
-$494,286 | $19,383 | $20,973 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 52.1% |
-$544,339 | $17,561 | $20,973 | $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.