Best Associate Degree Programs at Indian River State College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Indian River State College 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

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$168,357

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$11,764

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: 44.4%	+$124,327	$50,034	$11,764	$9,500	Full ROI →
2	Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians. Grad rate: 44.4%	+$34,692	$44,911	$11,764	$0	Full ROI →
3	Fire Protection. Grad rate: 44.4%	-$18,968	$42,228	$11,764	$0	Full ROI →
4	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. Grad rate: 44.4%	-$46,768	$40,838	$11,764	$0	Full ROI →
5	Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. Grad rate: 44.4%	-$64,828	$39,935	$11,764	$0	Full ROI →
6	Legal Support Services. Grad rate: 44.4%	-$216,428	$32,355	$11,764	$0	Full ROI →
7	Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. Grad rate: 44.4%	-$251,908	$30,581	$11,764	$0	Full ROI →
8	Criminal Justice and Corrections. Grad rate: 44.4%	-$262,948	$30,029	$11,764	$0	Full ROI →
9	Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. Grad rate: 44.4%	-$280,648	$29,144	$11,764	$0	Full ROI →
10	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Grad rate: 44.4%	-$306,198	$28,339	$11,764	$7,000	Full ROI →
11	Business Administration, Management and Operations. Grad rate: 44.4%	-$358,488	$25,252	$11,764	$0	Full ROI →
12	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Grad rate: 44.4%	-$372,128	$24,570	$11,764	$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.