Best Associate Degree Programs at Stark State College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Stark State College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
16
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$200,950
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,165
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: 21.2% |
+$236,714 | $56,766 | $11,165 | $26,871 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 21.2% |
+$151,659 | $51,905 | $11,165 | $17,860 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 21.2% |
-$69,632 | $40,833 | $11,165 | $17,750 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 21.2% |
-$88,330 | $38,700 | $11,165 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 21.2% |
-$121,910 | $37,021 | $11,165 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 21.2% |
-$134,370 | $36,398 | $11,165 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 21.2% |
-$179,674 | $35,446 | $11,165 | $19,455 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 21.2% |
-$190,922 | $34,674 | $11,165 | $16,350 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 21.2% |
-$245,941 | $32,194 | $11,165 | $20,364 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 21.2% |
-$269,027 | $30,789 | $11,165 | $16,650 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 21.2% |
-$300,530 | $28,090 | $11,165 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 21.2% |
-$337,580 | $27,196 | $11,165 | $14,200 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 21.2% |
-$348,710 | $26,761 | $11,165 | $16,000 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 21.2% |
-$369,238 | $25,515 | $11,165 | $12,747 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 21.2% |
-$460,478 | $21,792 | $11,165 | $25,177 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Grad rate: 21.2% |
-$487,239 | $19,219 | $11,165 | $6,881 | 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.