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Associate's Degree•29 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 ($45,166)
P25-P75 Interval ($45,142 - $45,166)
HS Baseline ($35,872)
Breakeven Line (0% ROI)
Institution | State | Earnings | Avg Net Price | Median Debt | Lifetime Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hope International University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Fullerton | CA | - Nat: $40,367 | $29,310 /yr | - | -$0 |
Epic Bible College & Graduate School ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Sacramento | CA | - Nat: $40,367 | - /yr | - | -$0 |
Nazarene Bible College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Colorado Springs | CO | - Nat: $40,367 | - /yr | - | -$0 |
Holy Apostles College and Seminary ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Cromwell | CT | - Nat: $40,367 | $10,117 /yr | - | -$0 |
Warner University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Lake Wales | FL | - Nat: $40,367 | $19,748 /yr | - | -$0 |
Point University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. West Point | GA | - Nat: $40,367 | $25,335 /yr | - | -$0 |
Indiana Wesleyan University-Marion ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Marion | IN | - Nat: $40,367 | $22,866 /yr | - | -$0 |
Sacred Heart Major Seminary ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Detroit | MI | - Nat: $40,367 | $11,916 /yr | - | -$0 |
Central Christian College of the Bible ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Moberly | MO | - Nat: $40,367 | $14,356 /yr | - | -$0 |
Drury University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Springfield | MO | - Nat: $40,367 | $20,831 /yr | - | -$0 |
Steubenville | OH | - Nat: $40,367 | $23,589 /yr | - | -$0 |
Oklahoma Wesleyan University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Bartlesville | OK | - Nat: $40,367 | $28,358 /yr | - | -$0 |
New Hope Christian College-Eugene ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Eugene | OR | - Nat: $40,367 | $21,600 /yr | - | -$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: $40,367 | $32,265 /yr | - | -$0 |
Greenville | SC | - Nat: $40,367 | $16,641 /yr | - | -$0 |
Knoxville | TN | - Nat: $40,367 | $22,063 /yr | - | -$0 |
Jacksonville College-Main Campus ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Jacksonville | TX | - Nat: $40,367 | $6,157 /yr | - | -$0 |
Mount Hope | WV | - Nat: $40,367 | $11,579 /yr | - | -$0 |
Messenger College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Bedford | TX | - Nat: $40,367 | $26,433 /yr | - | -$0 |
The King's University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Southlake | TX | - Nat: $40,367 | $14,140 /yr | - | -$0 |
Alaska Christian College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Soldotna | AK | - Nat: $40,367 | $7,063 /yr | - | -$0 |
University of Fort Lauderdale ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Lauderhill | FL | - Nat: $40,367 | $19,965 /yr | - | -$0 |
Ascent College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Gainesville | VA | - Nat: $40,367 | - /yr | - | -$0 |
Manna University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Fayetteville | NC | - Nat: $40,367 | $15,210 /yr | - | -$0 |
Indiana Wesleyan University-National & Global ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Marion | IN | - Nat: $40,367 | $16,898 /yr | - | -$0 |
Carolina University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Winston-Salem | NC | - Nat: $40,367 | $20,828 /yr | - | -$0 |
Northwest University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Kirkland | WA | $45,166 Nat: $40,367 4yr Post-Grad | $22,288 /yr | $17,533 | -$41k |
Southeastern University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Lakeland | FL | $45,142 Nat: $40,367 4yr Post-Grad | $31,942 /yr | $12,000 | -$59k |
Northwest University-Center for Online and Extended Education ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Kirkland | WA | $45,166 Nat: $40,367 4yr Post-Grad | $35,671 /yr | $17,533 | -$65k |
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.