Best Associate Degree Programs at Missouri Southern State University by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Missouri Southern State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Certificate Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree

Programs Analyzed

4

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$67,262

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$19,194

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Computer Programming.

Grad rate: 37.0%

+$281,312 $57,985 $19,194 $0 Full ROI →
2 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 37.0%

+$173,317 $54,298 $19,194 $25,374 Full ROI →
3 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Grad rate: 37.0%

-$36,544 $42,995 $19,194 $13,375 Full ROI →
4 Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Grad rate: 37.0%

-$149,036 $38,030 $19,194 $23,147 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.