Best Associate Degree Programs at Carl Sandburg College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Carl Sandburg 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
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$70,676
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$10,795
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: 40.4% |
+$215,990 | $54,516 | $10,795 | $9,437 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 40.4% |
+$165,225 | $52,041 | $10,795 | $10,374 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 40.4% |
-$241,510 | $31,004 | $10,795 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 40.4% |
-$422,410 | $22,364 | $10,795 | $6,000 | 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.