Best Associate Degree Programs at Carl Albert State College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Carl Albert State College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$249,504
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,477
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: 42.4% |
+$175,472 | $53,141 | $14,477 | $13,625 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 42.4% |
-$234,214 | $31,737 | $14,477 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 42.4% |
-$247,944 | $31,658 | $14,477 | $9,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 42.4% |
-$326,980 | $27,812 | $14,477 | $10,568 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 42.4% |
-$363,910 | $25,977 | $14,477 | $10,738 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 42.4% |
-$499,452 | $19,091 | $14,477 | $9,125 | 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.