Associate Degree in Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. — ROI at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
AR · Based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data
Financial Breakdown for Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. at Cossatot Community College of the University of Arkansas
Net Annual Cost
$11,738
After grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$45,298
Median salary after graduation
Net Debt
N/A
After personal savings applied
20-Year Net ROI Projection
Gross Earnings (20 years)
$45,298 × 20 years
+$905,960
Total 2-Year Cost
$11,738 × 2 years
−$23,476
Estimated Debt Payoff ⓘ Includes estimated interest over a standard 10-year repayment plan.
N/A principal × 1.35 (interest)
−N/A
Baseline Opportunity Cost ⓘ The estimated earnings you would make with a high school diploma over 20 years ($42,000/yr), which you forfeit while studying.
$42,000 median no-degree salary × 20 years
−$840,000
20-Year Net ROI
+$42,484
Graduation Rate
46.7%
of students complete their degree
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How we calculate ROI
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings − Total 2-Year Cost − Estimated Debt Payoff − Baseline Opportunity Cost
Baseline assumes $42,000/yr median earnings without a college degree. Debt payoff uses a 1.35× multiplier to account for interest over a standard repayment period.
Data sourced from the U.S. College Scorecard.