Best Associate Degree Programs at University of the District of Columbia by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at University of the District of Columbia ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$111,323
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,911
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bioethics/Medical Ethics.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
+$881,106 | $89,596 | $20,911 | $21,475 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
+$471,058 | $67,644 | $20,911 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
-$23,162 | $42,933 | $20,911 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
-$160,602 | $36,817 | $20,911 | $11,200 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
-$611,785 | $15,243 | $20,911 | $25,795 | 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.