Best Associate Degree Programs at Lawson State Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Lawson 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
2
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$216,778
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,028
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 24.3% |
-$30,816 | $41,962 | $15,028 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 24.3% |
-$402,741 | $23,872 | $15,028 | $7,500 | 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.