Best Associate Degree Programs at Arkansas Tech University by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Arkansas Tech University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
9
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$244,943
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,536
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: 48.8% |
+$248,474 | $58,602 | $21,536 | $29,995 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$97,513 | $40,686 | $21,536 | $20,860 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$161,009 | $37,722 | $21,536 | $23,983 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$164,171 | $37,671 | $21,536 | $25,570 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$289,587 | $31,301 | $21,536 | $24,100 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Human Services, General.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$349,252 | $26,691 | $21,536 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$401,152 | $24,096 | $21,536 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$466,012 | $20,853 | $21,536 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 48.8% |
-$524,269 | $19,226 | $21,536 | $19,050 | 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.