Best Associate Degree Programs at Springfield Technical Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Springfield Technical Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
12
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$20,648
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,223
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: 23.9% |
+$460,281 | $67,593 | $14,223 | $17,135 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 23.9% |
+$412,981 | $64,839 | $14,223 | $11,372 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 23.9% |
+$339,534 | $60,399 | $14,223 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 23.9% |
+$263,419 | $57,617 | $14,223 | $15,166 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 23.9% |
+$224,170 | $55,130 | $14,223 | $7,395 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 23.9% |
-$97,692 | $39,599 | $14,223 | $15,723 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 23.9% |
-$121,746 | $37,821 | $14,223 | $7,200 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Grad rate: 23.9% |
-$135,111 | $37,202 | $14,223 | $7,930 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 23.9% |
-$224,011 | $32,728 | $14,223 | $7,500 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 23.9% |
-$256,543 | $31,064 | $14,223 | $6,946 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 23.9% |
-$307,936 | $28,615 | $14,223 | $8,734 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 23.9% |
-$309,566 | $27,944 | $14,223 | $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.