Best Associate Degree Programs at Murray State College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Murray State College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$202,235
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,189
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: 30.7% |
+$277,445 | $59,778 | $22,189 | $24,990 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 30.7% |
-$63,812 | $41,817 | $22,189 | $11,685 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Psychology, Other.
Grad rate: 30.7% |
-$167,579 | $37,119 | $22,189 | $18,949 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 30.7% |
-$202,558 | $34,091 | $22,189 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 30.7% |
-$287,411 | $30,816 | $22,189 | $14,336 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 30.7% |
-$345,998 | $26,919 | $22,189 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 30.7% |
-$396,750 | $25,242 | $22,189 | $12,750 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Grad rate: 30.7% |
-$431,218 | $22,658 | $22,189 | $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.