Best Associate Degree Programs at Gulf Coast State College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Gulf Coast State 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
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$7,628
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,208
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: 41.6% |
+$306,524 | $59,211 | $12,208 | $9,837 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 41.6% |
+$50,768 | $46,525 | $12,208 | $11,345 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 41.6% |
+$9,744 | $43,708 | $12,208 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 41.6% |
-$397,551 | $23,782 | $12,208 | $6,500 | 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.