Best Associate Degree Programs at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Arkansas State University-Mountain Home ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$247,320
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,406
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: 39.6% |
+$71,551 | $48,741 | $15,406 | $24,042 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science.
Grad rate: 39.6% |
-$139,192 | $36,581 | $15,406 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Information Science/Studies.
Grad rate: 39.6% |
-$157,172 | $35,682 | $15,406 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 39.6% |
-$296,552 | $28,713 | $15,406 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 39.6% |
-$360,072 | $25,537 | $15,406 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 39.6% |
-$367,274 | $26,105 | $15,406 | $13,750 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 39.6% |
-$482,532 | $19,414 | $15,406 | $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.