Best Associate Degree Programs at Big Sandy Community and Technical College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Big Sandy 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
-$250,714
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,046
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: 32.0% |
+$359,175 | $62,448 | $13,046 | $17,550 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 32.0% |
+$13,508 | $43,980 | $13,046 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 32.0% |
-$203,272 | $33,141 | $13,046 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 32.0% |
-$424,692 | $22,070 | $13,046 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 32.0% |
-$435,712 | $21,519 | $13,046 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 32.0% |
-$524,226 | $17,642 | $13,046 | $8,129 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 32.0% |
-$539,782 | $16,923 | $13,046 | $9,000 | 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.