Best Associate Degree Programs at Southwestern Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Southwestern Community 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
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$145,322
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,429
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: 48.4% |
+$157,449 | $52,302 | $14,429 | $14,617 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 48.4% |
+$30,811 | $45,686 | $14,429 | $10,408 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 48.4% |
-$141,545 | $37,628 | $14,429 | $18,702 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 48.4% |
-$282,458 | $29,320 | $14,429 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 48.4% |
-$302,413 | $28,896 | $14,429 | $8,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 48.4% |
-$333,779 | $27,855 | $14,429 | $16,312 | 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.