Best Associate Degree Programs at Ashland Community and Technical College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Ashland Community and Technical College 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
-$259,708
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,571
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 52.2% |
+$235,687 | $55,875 | $13,571 | $10,867 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 52.2% |
+$224,077 | $55,827 | $13,571 | $18,756 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 52.2% |
-$294,212 | $29,505 | $13,571 | $12,719 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 52.2% |
-$405,050 | $24,494 | $13,571 | $20,584 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 52.2% |
-$442,590 | $22,132 | $13,571 | $13,399 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 52.2% |
-$529,862 | $16,864 | $13,571 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 52.2% |
-$606,005 | $14,194 | $13,571 | $16,847 | 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.