Best Associate Degree Programs at Colorado Northwestern Community College by ROI

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

Programs Analyzed

3

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$92,521

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$21,006

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: 29.0%

+$240,166 $57,491 $21,006 $20,475 Full ROI →
2 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 29.0%

+$189,089 $54,688 $21,006 $16,784 Full ROI →
3 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 29.0%

-$151,692 $37,326 $21,006 $12,000 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.