Best Associate Degree Programs at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus 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
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$1,457
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$36,707
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: 84.0% |
+$190,446 | $56,813 | $36,707 | $24,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$62,166 | $48,779 | $36,707 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
-$28,503 | $45,738 | $36,707 | $22,111 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
-$229,939 | $35,363 | $36,707 | $17,619 | 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.