Best Associate Degree Programs at Southwestern Oregon Community College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Southwestern Oregon Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Programs Analyzed

4

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$97,577

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$16,303

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: 36.0%

+$513,836 $70,634 $16,303 $19,435 Full ROI →
2 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 36.0%

-$194,386 $33,911 $16,303 $0 Full ROI →
3 Culinary Arts and Related Services.

Grad rate: 36.0%

-$338,406 $27,520 $16,303 $12,000 Full ROI →
4 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 36.0%

-$371,356 $25,805 $16,303 $11,000 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.