Best Associate Degree Programs at Liberty University by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Liberty University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
10
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$430,665
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$41,707
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 64.5% |
-$94,651 | $43,390 | $41,707 | $28,917 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 64.5% |
-$235,835 | $36,297 | $41,707 | $28,416 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 64.5% |
-$243,654 | $35,846 | $41,707 | $27,526 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 64.5% |
-$364,029 | $30,028 | $41,707 | $30,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Religion/Religious Studies.
Grad rate: 64.5% |
-$398,941 | $28,198 | $41,707 | $29,250 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 64.5% |
-$410,639 | $27,090 | $41,707 | $21,500 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 64.5% |
-$518,131 | $22,295 | $41,707 | $30,087 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 64.5% |
-$620,435 | $17,238 | $41,707 | $30,949 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 64.5% |
-$690,568 | $13,333 | $41,707 | $25,048 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Education, Other.
Grad rate: 64.5% |
-$729,773 | $11,455 | $41,707 | $26,266 | 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.