Best Associate Degree Programs at Southwestern Illinois College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Southwestern Illinois 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

15

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$122,982

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$12,596

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: 32.5%

 +$341,257 $61,309 $12,596 $14,615 Full ROI →
2 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Grad rate: 32.5%

 +$134,708 $49,995 $12,596 $0 Full ROI →
3 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 32.5%

 +$56,908 $46,105 $12,596 $0 Full ROI →
4 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Grad rate: 32.5%

 +$27,947 $45,313 $12,596 $9,719 Full ROI →
5 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 32.5%

 -$117,352 $37,392 $12,596 $0 Full ROI →
6 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).

Grad rate: 32.5%

 -$127,292 $36,895 $12,596 $0 Full ROI →
7 Biological and Physical Sciences.

Grad rate: 32.5%

 -$136,896 $36,833 $12,596 $6,196 Full ROI →
8 Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Grad rate: 32.5%

 -$151,612 $35,679 $12,596 $0 Full ROI →
9 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 32.5%

 -$165,752 $34,972 $12,596 $0 Full ROI →
10 Legal Support Services.

Grad rate: 32.5%

 -$208,121 $33,822 $12,596 $14,348 Full ROI →
11 Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Grad rate: 32.5%

 -$215,312 $32,494 $12,596 $0 Full ROI →
12 Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.

Grad rate: 32.5%

 -$263,112 $30,104 $12,596 $0 Full ROI →
13 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 32.5%

 -$263,596 $30,569 $12,596 $7,248 Full ROI →
14 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 32.5%

 -$328,272 $26,846 $12,596 $0 Full ROI →
15 Culinary Arts and Related Services.

Grad rate: 32.5%

 -$428,232 $21,848 $12,596 $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.