Best Associate Degree Programs at Chattanooga State Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Chattanooga State Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
15
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$52,226
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,214
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 21.7% |
+$512,857 | $70,078 | $13,214 | $16,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 21.7% |
+$240,930 | $56,465 | $13,214 | $16,253 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 21.7% |
+$140,972 | $50,370 | $13,214 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Engineering Technology, General.
Grad rate: 21.7% |
+$139,534 | $51,234 | $13,214 | $13,865 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 21.7% |
+$137,972 | $50,220 | $13,214 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 21.7% |
+$122,999 | $50,547 | $13,214 | $15,935 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 21.7% |
-$60,618 | $41,168 | $13,214 | $13,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 21.7% |
-$95,148 | $38,564 | $13,214 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 21.7% |
-$101,341 | $39,367 | $13,214 | $16,484 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 21.7% |
-$130,037 | $38,004 | $13,214 | $17,548 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 21.7% |
-$247,828 | $30,930 | $13,214 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Grad rate: 21.7% |
-$248,280 | $32,427 | $13,214 | $22,513 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 21.7% |
-$332,278 | $27,565 | $13,214 | $12,704 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 21.7% |
-$397,216 | $24,484 | $13,214 | $15,162 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 21.7% |
-$465,917 | $20,814 | $13,214 | $11,681 | 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.