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.

Certificate Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree

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.