Best Associate Degree Programs at Southwest Texas College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Southwest Texas 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
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$133,559
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,579
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: 31.9% |
+$393,822 | $63,049 | $13,579 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 31.9% |
-$173,518 | $34,682 | $13,579 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 31.9% |
-$348,858 | $25,915 | $13,579 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 31.9% |
-$405,684 | $23,544 | $13,579 | $6,968 | 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.