Best Associate Degree Programs at Prairie State College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Prairie State College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$127,203
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,813
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: 17.0% |
+$308,789 | $60,449 | $13,813 | $24,122 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 17.0% |
+$282,114 | $57,487 | $13,813 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Grad rate: 17.0% |
-$406,233 | $24,160 | $13,813 | $16,154 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 17.0% |
-$407,745 | $24,036 | $13,813 | $15,437 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 17.0% |
-$412,941 | $23,578 | $13,813 | $12,500 | 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.