Best Associate Degree Programs at Lamar State College-Port Arthur by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Lamar State College-Port Arthur ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
3
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$111,255
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,281
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 28.0% |
+$118,258 | $49,041 | $11,281 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 28.0% |
-$178,262 | $34,215 | $11,281 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 28.0% |
-$273,762 | $29,440 | $11,281 | $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.