Best Associate Degree Programs at Wayne Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Wayne Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$197,202
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,311
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: 51.4% |
+$219,878 | $54,125 | $11,311 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 51.4% |
+$188,338 | $52,548 | $11,311 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 51.4% |
-$94,922 | $38,385 | $11,311 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 51.4% |
-$270,262 | $29,618 | $11,311 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 51.4% |
-$362,042 | $25,029 | $11,311 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 51.4% |
-$379,027 | $24,551 | $11,311 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 51.4% |
-$432,082 | $21,527 | $11,311 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 51.4% |
-$447,502 | $20,756 | $11,311 | $0 | 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.