Best Associate Degree Programs at Athens Technical College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Athens 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
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$48,378
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,425
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: 33.1% |
+$336,960 | $60,933 | $13,425 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 33.1% |
+$49,610 | $45,823 | $13,425 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 33.1% |
-$16,610 | $42,512 | $13,425 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 33.1% |
-$147,890 | $35,948 | $13,425 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 33.1% |
-$242,330 | $31,226 | $13,425 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 33.1% |
-$270,010 | $29,842 | $13,425 | $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.