Best Associate Degree Programs at South Central College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at South Central 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

12

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$52,736

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$15,400

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).

Grad rate: 27.4%

 +$306,740 $58,877 $15,400 $0 Full ROI →
2 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Grad rate: 27.4%

 +$306,562 $60,763 $15,400 $28,072 Full ROI →
3 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

Grad rate: 27.4%

 +$223,240 $54,702 $15,400 $0 Full ROI →
4 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 27.4%

 +$69,660 $47,023 $15,400 $0 Full ROI →
5 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 27.4%

 +$47,600 $45,920 $15,400 $0 Full ROI →
6 Accounting and Related Services.

Grad rate: 27.4%

 -$84,740 $39,303 $15,400 $0 Full ROI →
7 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 27.4%

 -$122,220 $37,429 $15,400 $0 Full ROI →
8 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 27.4%

 -$165,540 $35,263 $15,400 $0 Full ROI →
9 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 27.4%

 -$211,462 $33,793 $15,400 $12,239 Full ROI →
10 Human Services, General.

Grad rate: 27.4%

 -$330,280 $27,026 $15,400 $0 Full ROI →
11 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.

Grad rate: 27.4%

 -$332,300 $26,925 $15,400 $0 Full ROI →
12 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 27.4%

 -$340,100 $26,535 $15,400 $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.