Best Associate Degree Programs at Spartanburg Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Spartanburg 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
10
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$21,103
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,031
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 29.2% |
+$567,058 | $71,856 | $15,031 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 29.2% |
+$267,111 | $57,729 | $15,031 | $12,894 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 29.2% |
+$264,258 | $56,716 | $15,031 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 29.2% |
+$242,535 | $56,250 | $15,031 | $9,187 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 29.2% |
+$51,338 | $46,070 | $15,031 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Data Processing.
Grad rate: 29.2% |
-$146,422 | $36,182 | $15,031 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 29.2% |
-$205,882 | $33,209 | $15,031 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 29.2% |
-$258,962 | $30,555 | $15,031 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 29.2% |
-$263,339 | $31,134 | $15,031 | $11,820 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 29.2% |
-$306,659 | $28,727 | $15,031 | $8,250 | 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.