Best Associate Degree Programs at Minnesota State College Southeast by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Minnesota State College Southeast ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$54,819
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,158
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: 42.5% |
+$343,364 | $63,667 | $20,158 | $36,785 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 42.5% |
+$154,664 | $51,749 | $20,158 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 42.5% |
-$71,976 | $40,417 | $20,158 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 42.5% |
-$217,016 | $33,165 | $20,158 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 42.5% |
-$234,616 | $32,285 | $20,158 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 42.5% |
-$303,336 | $28,849 | $20,158 | $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.