Best Associate Degree Programs at Vermont State University by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Vermont State University 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
+$132,676
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$30,074
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 49.9% |
+$444,732 | $67,244 | $30,074 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 49.9% |
+$440,592 | $67,037 | $30,074 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 49.9% |
+$269,318 | $59,933 | $30,074 | $21,625 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 49.9% |
+$19,792 | $45,997 | $30,074 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 49.9% |
-$163,048 | $36,855 | $30,074 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 49.9% |
-$215,328 | $34,241 | $30,074 | $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.