Best Associate Degree Programs at Southern Union State Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Southern Union State Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$110,009
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,417
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 25.6% |
+$194,746 | $53,279 | $15,417 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 25.6% |
+$163,318 | $52,602 | $15,417 | $13,250 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 25.6% |
-$70,574 | $40,013 | $15,417 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 25.6% |
-$329,705 | $27,722 | $15,417 | $9,860 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Grad rate: 25.6% |
-$507,834 | $18,150 | $15,417 | $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.