Best Associate Degree Programs at Eastern Kentucky University by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Eastern Kentucky University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$57,031
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,265
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 49.5% |
+$156,590 | $52,056 | $22,265 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 49.5% |
+$76,310 | $49,662 | $22,265 | $24,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 49.5% |
-$403,993 | $25,014 | $22,265 | $14,625 | 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.