Best Associate Degree Programs at Southern Technical College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Southern Technical 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
-$233,536
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,949
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: 49.7% |
+$71,035 | $50,457 | $27,949 | $31,264 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 49.7% |
-$188,238 | $35,383 | $27,949 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 49.7% |
-$197,488 | $36,743 | $27,949 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 49.7% |
-$319,789 | $31,057 | $27,949 | $33,357 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 49.7% |
-$380,898 | $25,750 | $27,949 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 49.7% |
-$385,838 | $25,503 | $27,949 | $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.