Best Associate Degree Programs at Gadsden State Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Gadsden 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
-$45,911
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$10,687
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 28.2% |
+$382,766 | $62,207 | $10,687 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 28.2% |
+$178,078 | $52,705 | $10,687 | $10,850 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.
Grad rate: 28.2% |
+$159,846 | $51,061 | $10,687 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 28.2% |
-$130,754 | $36,531 | $10,687 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 28.2% |
-$190,434 | $33,547 | $10,687 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 28.2% |
-$304,768 | $28,355 | $10,687 | $7,774 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 28.2% |
-$416,114 | $22,263 | $10,687 | $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.