Best Associate Degree Programs at Saint Louis Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Saint Louis Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
14
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$145,306
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,053
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: 17.7% |
+$244,673 | $56,564 | $12,053 | $16,667 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
+$166,859 | $52,662 | $12,053 | $16,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
+$150,914 | $50,751 | $12,053 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$38,749 | $41,715 | $12,053 | $6,625 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$86,386 | $38,886 | $12,053 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$120,346 | $37,188 | $12,053 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$187,941 | $34,247 | $12,053 | $6,500 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$192,346 | $33,588 | $12,053 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$209,886 | $32,711 | $12,053 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$290,686 | $28,671 | $12,053 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$292,766 | $29,107 | $12,053 | $8,000 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$329,646 | $26,723 | $12,053 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$366,326 | $24,889 | $12,053 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Human Services, General.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$481,653 | $20,142 | $12,053 | $15,102 | 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.