Best Associate Degree Programs at Trinidad State College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Trinidad State College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$184,940
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,373
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: 53.3% |
+$230,732 | $57,078 | $21,373 | $20,801 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 53.3% |
-$163,666 | $35,954 | $21,373 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 53.3% |
-$204,466 | $33,914 | $21,373 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 53.3% |
-$348,846 | $26,695 | $21,373 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 53.3% |
-$438,459 | $22,889 | $21,373 | $9,995 | 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.