Best Associate Degree Programs at Lamar State College-Orange by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Lamar State College-Orange ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
2
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$579,546
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$7,609
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 28.5% |
+$685,682 | $77,855 | $7,609 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 28.5% |
+$473,411 | $68,208 | $7,609 | $26,319 | 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.