Best Associate Degree Programs at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at SAE Institute of Technology-Nashville ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
2
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$483,468
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,834
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 44.3% |
-$441,868 | $23,840 | $25,834 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.
Grad rate: 44.3% |
-$525,068 | $19,680 | $25,834 | $20,000 | 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.