Best Associate Degree Programs at Southeast Community College Area by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Southeast Community College Area ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Certificate Associate Degree

Programs Analyzed

22

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$26,496

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$12,319

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Quality Control and Safety Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 +$777,762 $82,120 $12,319 $0 Full ROI →
2 Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 +$385,212 $63,235 $12,319 $11,000 Full ROI →
3 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 +$266,513 $58,300 $12,319 $25,814 Full ROI →
4 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 +$223,252 $55,137 $12,319 $11,000 Full ROI →
5 Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 +$159,443 $52,496 $12,319 $19,140 Full ROI →
6 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 +$57,829 $47,319 $12,319 $17,713 Full ROI →
7 Fire Protection.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 +$57,282 $46,096 $12,319 $0 Full ROI →
8 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 +$44,475 $46,156 $12,319 $10,375 Full ROI →
9 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 +$30,214 $45,529 $12,319 $11,650 Full ROI →
10 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).

Grad rate: 28.6%

 +$27,502 $44,607 $12,319 $0 Full ROI →
11 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 +$13,072 $44,995 $12,319 $16,437 Full ROI →
12 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$79,659 $40,442 $12,319 $17,675 Full ROI →
13 Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$84,118 $39,026 $12,319 $0 Full ROI →
14 Agricultural Business and Management.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$126,247 $37,645 $12,319 $10,748 Full ROI →
15 Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$155,063 $36,461 $12,319 $14,552 Full ROI →
16 Design and Applied Arts.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$210,238 $32,720 $12,319 $0 Full ROI →
17 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$235,808 $32,184 $12,319 $11,000 Full ROI →
18 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$249,998 $31,697 $12,319 $14,297 Full ROI →
19 Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$284,158 $29,024 $12,319 $0 Full ROI →
20 Culinary Arts and Related Services.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$316,338 $27,415 $12,319 $0 Full ROI →
21 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$369,807 $26,290 $12,319 $22,940 Full ROI →
22 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.

Grad rate: 28.6%

 -$514,040 $18,621 $12,319 $16,165 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.