Best Associate Degree Programs at Southwest University at El Paso by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Southwest University at El Paso 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
-$371,110
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$23,946
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 70.9% |
+$59,382 | $50,392 | $23,946 | $44,863 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 70.9% |
-$285,772 | $31,456 | $23,946 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 70.9% |
-$480,521 | $22,157 | $23,946 | $26,496 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 70.9% |
-$498,732 | $20,808 | $23,946 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 70.9% |
-$509,149 | $20,169 | $23,946 | $18,250 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 70.9% |
-$511,872 | $20,151 | $23,946 | $20,000 | 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.