Best Associate Degree Programs at Clark State College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Clark State 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
-$103,525
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,395
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: 28.3% |
+$282,000 | $59,262 | $13,395 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 28.3% |
-$73,790 | $39,650 | $13,395 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 28.3% |
-$127,373 | $38,394 | $13,395 | $21,084 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 28.3% |
-$134,983 | $38,139 | $13,395 | $22,943 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 28.3% |
-$191,664 | $34,804 | $13,395 | $15,522 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 28.3% |
-$375,341 | $25,535 | $13,395 | $14,260 | 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.