Best Associate Degree Programs at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$341,556
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,268
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 52.5% |
+$419,259 | $67,071 | $29,268 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Air Transportation.
Grad rate: 52.5% |
+$263,854 | $59,537 | $29,268 | $21,000 | 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.