Best Associate Degree Programs at Black Hawk College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Black Hawk 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
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$64,823
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,809
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 40.2% |
+$138,244 | $51,055 | $11,809 | $14,250 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Agriculture, General.
Grad rate: 40.2% |
+$137,042 | $50,033 | $11,809 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 40.2% |
-$226,303 | $32,237 | $11,809 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 40.2% |
-$308,275 | $28,324 | $11,809 | $8,250 | 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.