Best Associate Degree Programs at SOWELA Technical Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at SOWELA Technical 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
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$53,403
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,402
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 41.5% |
+$1,153,229 | $101,805 | $16,402 | $7,457 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 41.5% |
+$426,381 | $65,533 | $16,402 | $8,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 41.5% |
-$401,184 | $23,581 | $16,402 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 41.5% |
-$414,824 | $22,899 | $16,402 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 41.5% |
-$496,584 | $18,811 | $16,402 | $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.