Best Associate Degree Programs at Columbia State Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Columbia State Community 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
-$127,742
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,668
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: 29.0% |
+$254,368 | $57,257 | $12,668 | $18,841 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 29.0% |
+$46,654 | $46,477 | $12,668 | $13,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 29.0% |
-$174,776 | $34,528 | $12,668 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 29.0% |
-$180,236 | $34,255 | $12,668 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 29.0% |
-$232,356 | $31,649 | $12,668 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 29.0% |
-$292,393 | $29,222 | $12,668 | $8,517 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 29.0% |
-$315,456 | $27,494 | $12,668 | $0 | 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.