Best Associate Degree Programs at Dalton State College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Dalton State College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$36,814
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,292
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: 26.0% |
+$215,116 | $53,885 | $11,292 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 26.0% |
+$141,756 | $50,217 | $11,292 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 26.0% |
+$65,354 | $47,528 | $11,292 | $16,757 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 26.0% |
-$274,966 | $30,039 | $11,292 | $9,750 | 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.