Best Associate Degree Programs at Volunteer State Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Volunteer State Community 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
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$150,698
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,077
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 23.4% |
-$36,564 | $42,522 | $16,077 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 23.4% |
-$130,346 | $38,221 | $16,077 | $16,750 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 23.4% |
-$146,174 | $36,299 | $16,077 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 23.4% |
-$153,603 | $36,651 | $16,077 | $10,718 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 23.4% |
-$173,194 | $34,948 | $16,077 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 23.4% |
-$264,306 | $30,983 | $16,077 | $8,750 | 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.