Best Associate Degree Programs at South Arkansas College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at South Arkansas College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$92,992
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,138
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: 26.7% |
+$142,076 | $51,475 | $12,138 | $17,146 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$24,768 | $42,819 | $12,138 | $12,498 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$138,796 | $36,274 | $12,138 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$350,483 | $26,881 | $12,138 | $17,650 | 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.