Best Associate Degree Programs at Ozarks Technical Community College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Ozarks Technical 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

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$239,326

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$12,540

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: 31.2%	+$181,922	$53,582	$12,540	$18,250	Full ROI →
2	Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). Grad rate: 31.2%	-$44,520	$41,028	$12,540	$0	Full ROI →
3	Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. Grad rate: 31.2%	-$45,000	$41,004	$12,540	$0	Full ROI →
4	Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. Grad rate: 31.2%	-$61,748	$41,162	$12,540	$14,747	Full ROI →
5	Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Grad rate: 31.2%	-$130,166	$37,900	$12,540	$17,101	Full ROI →
6	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. Grad rate: 31.2%	-$140,980	$37,501	$12,540	$19,200	Full ROI →
7	Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. Grad rate: 31.2%	-$147,190	$36,637	$12,540	$11,000	Full ROI →
8	Computer Programming. Grad rate: 31.2%	-$174,459	$35,478	$12,540	$14,029	Full ROI →
9	Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other. Grad rate: 31.2%	-$210,705	$34,111	$12,540	$20,626	Full ROI →
10	Precision Metal Working. Grad rate: 31.2%	-$218,160	$32,346	$12,540	$0	Full ROI →
11	Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. Grad rate: 31.2%	-$222,940	$32,107	$12,540	$0	Full ROI →
12	Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. Grad rate: 31.2%	-$240,232	$32,234	$12,540	$14,691	Full ROI →
13	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Grad rate: 31.2%	-$355,685	$26,318	$12,540	$12,567	Full ROI →
14	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. Grad rate: 31.2%	-$357,440	$26,065	$12,540	$10,119	Full ROI →
15	Accounting and Related Services. Grad rate: 31.2%	-$364,994	$26,483	$12,540	$21,907	Full ROI →
16	Marketing. Grad rate: 31.2%	-$400,531	$25,315	$12,540	$30,927	Full ROI →
17	Culinary Arts and Related Services. Grad rate: 31.2%	-$401,936	$23,866	$12,540	$10,501	Full ROI →
18	Communications Technology/Technician. Grad rate: 31.2%	-$449,060	$20,801	$12,540	$0	Full ROI →
19	Graphic Communications. Grad rate: 31.2%	-$495,385	$19,801	$12,540	$19,500	Full ROI →
20	Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. Grad rate: 31.2%	-$507,310	$19,306	$12,540	$21,000	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.