Best Associate Degree Programs at Terra State Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Terra State Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$79,598
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,522
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
+$256,896 | $56,497 | $16,522 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
+$123,595 | $51,455 | $16,522 | $24,045 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
-$82,324 | $39,536 | $16,522 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
-$169,044 | $35,200 | $16,522 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
-$264,752 | $32,041 | $16,522 | $24,095 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
-$341,964 | $26,554 | $16,522 | $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.