Best Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions Degrees in Alabama by ROI
Colleges in Alabama ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Alabama
4
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$245,078
Across Alabama programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,424
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gadsden State Community College
Grad rate: 28.2% |
-$190,434 | $33,547 | $10,687 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
George C Wallace State Community College-Hanceville
Grad rate: 46.8% |
-$226,609 | $33,572 | $18,748 | $15,225 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Jefferson State Community College
Grad rate: 22.4% |
-$268,768 | $30,000 | $14,384 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Fortis Institute-Birmingham
Grad rate: 36.4% |
-$294,500 | $32,646 | $29,880 | $35,304 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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