Best Associate Degree Programs at Texas Southmost College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Texas Southmost 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
-$97,365
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,487
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: 29.7% |
+$439,046 | $65,101 | $11,487 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 29.7% |
+$39,214 | $45,943 | $11,487 | $12,349 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 29.7% |
-$178,934 | $34,742 | $11,487 | $8,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 29.7% |
-$234,436 | $32,139 | $11,487 | $10,550 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 29.7% |
-$316,556 | $27,844 | $11,487 | $7,750 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 29.7% |
-$332,524 | $27,265 | $11,487 | $11,000 | 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.