Best Associate Degree Programs at Technical College of the Lowcountry by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Technical College of the Lowcountry ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$14,564
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,086
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: 13.4% |
+$311,637 | $60,759 | $15,086 | $24,719 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 13.4% |
+$153,368 | $51,177 | $15,086 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 13.4% |
+$63,428 | $46,680 | $15,086 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 13.4% |
-$53,832 | $40,817 | $15,086 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 13.4% |
-$187,452 | $34,136 | $15,086 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 13.4% |
-$374,537 | $25,423 | $15,086 | $9,500 | 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.