Best Associate Degree Programs at Polk State College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Polk State College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$121,155
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,709
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: 33.5% |
+$155,631 | $52,096 | $12,709 | $15,460 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 33.5% |
+$93,944 | $49,605 | $12,709 | $24,250 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 33.5% |
-$83,061 | $40,265 | $12,709 | $16,995 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 33.5% |
-$88,698 | $38,836 | $12,709 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 33.5% |
-$289,530 | $29,385 | $12,709 | $8,750 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 33.5% |
-$515,218 | $17,510 | $12,709 | $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.