Best Associate Degree Programs at Pellissippi State Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Pellissippi State Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
9
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$195,129
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,280
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: 27.1% |
+$91,380 | $48,977 | $13,280 | $16,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Engineering Technology, General.
Grad rate: 27.1% |
-$47,948 | $41,407 | $13,280 | $7,058 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 27.1% |
-$69,000 | $40,553 | $13,280 | $10,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 27.1% |
-$229,169 | $32,446 | $13,280 | $8,540 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 27.1% |
-$231,800 | $31,738 | $13,280 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 27.1% |
-$280,700 | $29,293 | $13,280 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 27.1% |
-$283,520 | $29,152 | $13,280 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 27.1% |
-$293,072 | $29,265 | $13,280 | $8,750 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Communications Technology/Technician.
Grad rate: 27.1% |
-$412,340 | $23,116 | $13,280 | $6,000 | 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.