Best Associate Degree Programs at State Technical College of Missouri by ROI

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

Certificate Associate Degree

Programs Analyzed

12

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$114,888

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$17,385

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Nuclear and Industrial Radiologic Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 78.0%

 +$1,048,290 $96,153 $17,385 $0 Full ROI →
2 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.

Grad rate: 78.0%

 +$445,030 $66,800 $17,385 $12,000 Full ROI →
3 Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.

Grad rate: 78.0%

 +$218,730 $55,485 $17,385 $12,000 Full ROI →
4 Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 78.0%

 +$158,490 $52,473 $17,385 $12,000 Full ROI →
5 Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 78.0%

 +$101,790 $48,828 $17,385 $0 Full ROI →
6 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 78.0%

 +$95,500 $49,288 $17,385 $11,474 Full ROI →
7 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).

Grad rate: 78.0%

 +$3,690 $43,923 $17,385 $0 Full ROI →
8 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 78.0%

 -$10,772 $43,966 $17,385 $11,350 Full ROI →
9 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 78.0%

 -$82,270 $40,435 $17,385 $12,000 Full ROI →
10 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 78.0%

 -$98,550 $39,621 $17,385 $12,000 Full ROI →
11 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

Grad rate: 78.0%

 -$138,515 $37,592 $17,385 $11,545 Full ROI →
12 Management Information Systems and Services.

Grad rate: 78.0%

 -$362,750 $25,601 $17,385 $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.