Best Associate Degree Programs at Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology by ROI

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

Certificate Associate Degree

Programs Analyzed

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$9,135

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$17,066

Cost of attendance

#	Major	20-Yr Net ROI	Median Salary	Annual Cost	Avg Debt
1	Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology. Grad rate: 57.8%	+$277,288	$58,381	$17,066	$12,000	Full ROI →
2	Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other. Grad rate: 57.8%	+$165,268	$51,970	$17,066	$0	Full ROI →
3	Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services. Grad rate: 57.8%	+$89,608	$48,187	$17,066	$0	Full ROI →
4	Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other. Grad rate: 57.8%	+$84,957	$48,565	$17,066	$9,045	Full ROI →
5	Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). Grad rate: 57.8%	+$68,678	$47,822	$17,066	$10,096	Full ROI →
6	Precision Metal Working. Grad rate: 57.8%	+$49,488	$46,991	$17,066	$12,000	Full ROI →
7	Architectural Sciences and Technology. Grad rate: 57.8%	-$9,492	$43,232	$17,066	$0	Full ROI →
8	Woodworking. Grad rate: 57.8%	-$28,225	$42,928	$17,066	$9,373	Full ROI →
9	Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. Grad rate: 57.8%	-$54,452	$41,794	$17,066	$12,000	Full ROI →
10	Carpenters. Grad rate: 57.8%	-$61,481	$41,123	$17,066	$7,266	Full ROI →
11	Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. Grad rate: 57.8%	-$218,870	$33,469	$17,066	$10,458	Full ROI →
12	Graphic Communications. Grad rate: 57.8%	-$253,135	$31,632	$17,066	$8,625	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.