Best Associate Degree Programs at Western Dakota Technical College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Western Dakota Technical 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
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$116,997
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,885
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
+$72,810 | $48,576 | $20,885 | $12,548 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
-$39,948 | $43,306 | $20,885 | $17,999 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
-$117,819 | $39,418 | $20,885 | $18,081 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
-$128,270 | $37,675 | $20,885 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
-$168,708 | $36,674 | $20,885 | $15,125 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
-$175,390 | $36,129 | $20,885 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 52.9% |
-$261,652 | $32,492 | $20,885 | $22,017 | 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.