Best Associate Degree Programs at Dunwoody College of Technology by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Dunwoody College of Technology ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Certificate Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree

Programs Analyzed

12

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$186,208

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$34,834

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Computer Software and Media Applications.

Grad rate: 54.6%

 +$276,372 $60,652 $34,834 $20,000 Full ROI →
2 Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 54.6%

 +$254,916 $59,215 $34,834 $14,604 Full ROI →
3 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 54.6%

 +$244,212 $58,504 $34,834 $12,000 Full ROI →
4 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Grad rate: 54.6%

 +$242,508 $59,387 $34,834 $26,343 Full ROI →
5 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).

Grad rate: 54.6%

 +$225,407 $57,935 $34,834 $17,500 Full ROI →
6 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.

Grad rate: 54.6%

 +$224,607 $57,724 $34,834 $14,966 Full ROI →
7 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 54.6%

 +$211,548 $57,453 $34,834 $20,625 Full ROI →
8 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

Grad rate: 54.6%

 +$175,272 $55,462 $34,834 $18,000 Full ROI →
9 Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.

Grad rate: 54.6%

 +$151,279 $54,313 $34,834 $18,750 Full ROI →
10 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 54.6%

 +$118,452 $51,406 $34,834 $0 Full ROI →
11 Architectural Sciences and Technology.

Grad rate: 54.6%

 +$102,937 $51,879 $34,834 $18,500 Full ROI →
12 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 54.6%

 +$6,992 $46,643 $34,834 $12,000 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.