Best Associate Degree Programs at College of Western Idaho by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at College of Western Idaho ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
15
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$129,938
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,294
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
+$407,019 | $64,500 | $12,294 | $13,624 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
+$377,395 | $63,975 | $12,294 | $27,790 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
+$199,032 | $53,181 | $12,294 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$70,275 | $40,730 | $12,294 | $15,028 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Political Science and Government.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$119,708 | $37,244 | $12,294 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$120,088 | $37,765 | $12,294 | $8,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$147,650 | $36,505 | $12,294 | $9,750 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$200,298 | $33,957 | $12,294 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$203,724 | $34,021 | $12,294 | $14,486 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$231,670 | $32,271 | $12,294 | $9,261 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Anthropology.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$273,908 | $29,534 | $12,294 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$365,308 | $26,381 | $12,294 | $20,993 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$370,192 | $25,676 | $12,294 | $14,166 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$402,593 | $23,876 | $12,294 | $11,500 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$427,108 | $21,874 | $12,294 | $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.