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Associate's Degree•34 Institutions
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
Annual Full Cost vs. Median Earnings
Each dot represents one program at an institution. Shows the spread of annual sticker price (or net price if sticker price is unavailable) vs earnings 4 years post-grad.
Field Median ($54,132)
P25-P75 Interval ($40,378 - $54,132)
HS Baseline ($35,872)
Breakeven Line (0% ROI)
Institution | State | Earnings | Avg Net Price | Median Debt | Lifetime Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Camden | AR | $54,132 Nat: $45,709 4yr Post-Grad | $9,018 /yr | - | +$72k |
College of Southern Maryland ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. La Plata | MD | - Nat: $45,709 | $9,204 /yr | - | -$0 |
Anoka-Ramsey Community College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Coon Rapids | MN | - Nat: $45,709 | $16,434 /yr | - | -$0 |
Riverland Community College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Austin | MN | - Nat: $45,709 | $7,427 /yr | - | -$0 |
Minnesota West Community and Technical College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Granite Falls | MN | - Nat: $45,709 | $11,191 /yr | - | -$0 |
Hackettstown | NJ | - Nat: $45,709 | $20,503 /yr | - | -$0 |
Albuquerque | NM | - Nat: $45,709 | $15,489 /yr | - | -$0 |
University of New Mexico-Valencia County Campus ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Los Lunas | NM | - Nat: $45,709 | $5,714 /yr | - | -$0 |
Paul Smiths | NY | - Nat: $45,709 | $26,683 /yr | - | -$0 |
Empire State University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Saratoga Springs | NY | - Nat: $45,709 | $11,676 /yr | - | -$0 |
Columbus | OH | - Nat: $45,709 | $20,079 /yr | - | -$0 |
Oklahoma State University Institute of Technology ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Okmulgee | OK | - Nat: $45,709 | $10,999 /yr | $10,500 | -$0 |
University of Valley Forge ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Phoenixville | PA | - Nat: $45,709 | $32,265 /yr | - | -$0 |
Valley Forge Military College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Wayne | PA | - Nat: $45,709 | $6,398 /yr | - | -$0 |
Western Dakota Technical College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Rapid City | SD | - Nat: $45,709 | $12,670 /yr | - | -$0 |
Chattanooga State Community College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Chattanooga | TN | - Nat: $45,709 | $5,283 /yr | - | -$0 |
Cleveland State Community College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Cleveland | TN | - Nat: $45,709 | $6,384 /yr | - | -$0 |
Columbia State Community College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Columbia | TN | - Nat: $45,709 | $4,734 /yr | - | -$0 |
Jackson State Community College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Jackson | TN | - Nat: $45,709 | $6,236 /yr | - | -$0 |
Nashville State Community College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Nashville | TN | - Nat: $45,709 | $6,777 /yr | - | -$0 |
Roane State Community College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Harriman | TN | - Nat: $45,709 | $4,270 /yr | - | -$0 |
Pellissippi State Community College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Knoxville | TN | - Nat: $45,709 | $4,983 /yr | - | -$0 |
Northeast State Community College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Blountville | TN | - Nat: $45,709 | $6,864 /yr | - | -$0 |
Walters State Community College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Morristown | TN | - Nat: $45,709 | $5,387 /yr | - | -$0 |
Blackhawk Technical College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Janesville | WI | - Nat: $45,709 | $9,330 /yr | - | -$0 |
Fox Valley Technical College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Appleton | WI | - Nat: $45,709 | $11,407 /yr | - | -$0 |
Nicolet Area Technical College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Rhinelander | WI | - Nat: $45,709 | $8,255 /yr | - | -$0 |
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Green Bay | WI | - Nat: $45,709 | $9,918 /yr | - | -$0 |
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Fennimore | WI | - Nat: $45,709 | $12,896 /yr | - | -$0 |
Eau Claire | WI | - Nat: $45,709 | $12,285 /yr | - | -$0 |
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Gurabo | PR | - Nat: $45,709 | $7,051 /yr | - | -$0 |
Palau Community College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Koror | PW | - Nat: $45,709 | $2,787 /yr | - | -$0 |
Williamsport | PA | - Nat: $45,709 | $25,110 /yr | - | -$0 |
Victoria College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Victoria | TX | $40,378 Nat: $45,709 4yr Post-Grad | $3,043 /yr | $7,919 | -$53k |
Analysis Notes:
- Lifetime Value Added: Net Present Value (NPV) of estimated career earnings relative to a median high school graduate, accounting for this institution's average cost and taxes.
- Avg Net Price: The average price paid by students who receive federal financial aid (grants/loans).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator, or for more sophisticated analysis, the Guided ROI Interview, with your specific estimates of cost and salary.