Best Associate Degree Programs at Wayne County Community College District by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Wayne County Community College District ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Programs Analyzed

3

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$128,289

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$12,642

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: 15.6%

+$310,458 $60,440 $12,642 $24,487 Full ROI →
2 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 15.6%

-$296,924 $28,418 $12,642 $0 Full ROI →
3 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 15.6%

-$398,401 $24,502 $12,642 $17,154 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.