Best Associate Degree Programs at Sandhills Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Sandhills Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$303,522
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,596
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: 43.3% |
+$182,409 | $53,856 | $18,596 | $12,977 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 43.3% |
-$51,612 | $41,279 | $18,596 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 43.3% |
-$360,672 | $25,826 | $18,596 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 43.3% |
-$424,697 | $22,996 | $18,596 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 43.3% |
-$536,052 | $17,057 | $18,596 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Grad rate: 43.3% |
-$630,512 | $12,334 | $18,596 | $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.