Best Associate Degree Programs at College of Lake County by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at College of Lake County ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Programs Analyzed

9

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$87,353

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$10,969

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: 36.0%

 +$402,295 $64,022 $10,969 $12,005 Full ROI →
2 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 36.0%

 +$349,172 $61,433 $10,969 $13,000 Full ROI →
3 Biological and Physical Sciences.

Grad rate: 36.0%

 -$99,352 $38,658 $10,969 $7,833 Full ROI →
4 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 36.0%

 -$131,478 $36,523 $10,969 $0 Full ROI →
5 Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.

Grad rate: 36.0%

 -$187,278 $33,733 $10,969 $0 Full ROI →
6 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 36.0%

 -$245,325 $31,282 $10,969 $6,687 Full ROI →
7 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 36.0%

 -$264,258 $29,884 $10,969 $0 Full ROI →
8 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.

Grad rate: 36.0%

 -$272,478 $29,473 $10,969 $0 Full ROI →
9 Culinary Arts and Related Services.

Grad rate: 36.0%

 -$337,478 $26,223 $10,969 $0 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.