Best Associate Degree Programs at Arkansas State University by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Arkansas State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$38,874
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,823
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: 53.9% |
+$183,291 | $55,185 | $22,823 | $25,750 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
+$75,894 | $48,077 | $22,823 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
+$35,723 | $47,207 | $22,823 | $16,867 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 53.9% |
-$450,406 | $21,762 | $22,823 | $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.