Best Associate Degree Programs at Harrisburg Area Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Harrisburg Area Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
22
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$126,587
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,636
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: 17.9% |
+$337,910 | $62,466 | $16,636 | $28,250 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 17.9% |
+$284,588 | $57,893 | $16,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 17.9% |
+$174,325 | $54,010 | $16,636 | $24,150 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 17.9% |
+$160,728 | $53,711 | $16,636 | $29,792 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 17.9% |
+$26,448 | $44,986 | $16,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Grad rate: 17.9% |
-$3,825 | $45,275 | $16,636 | $26,706 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 17.9% |
-$31,952 | $42,066 | $16,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Grad rate: 17.9% |
-$48,488 | $42,315 | $16,636 | $15,938 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 17.9% |
-$99,097 | $39,836 | $16,636 | $16,700 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 17.9% |
-$129,596 | $38,084 | $16,636 | $13,337 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 17.9% |
-$194,832 | $33,922 | $16,636 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 17.9% |
-$197,194 | $34,867 | $16,636 | $15,750 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 17.9% |
-$199,971 | $35,797 | $16,636 | $31,585 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Visual and Performing Arts, General.
Grad rate: 17.9% |
-$217,311 | $33,972 | $16,636 | $17,392 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 17.9% |
-$218,019 | $34,111 | $16,636 | $19,976 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 17.9% |
-$220,801 | $33,822 | $16,636 | $17,755 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Social Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 17.9% |
-$249,557 | $32,772 | $16,636 | $23,500 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 17.9% |
-$282,459 | $30,705 | $16,636 | $17,250 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 17.9% |
-$344,060 | $27,584 | $16,636 | $16,643 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Human Services, General.
Grad rate: 17.9% |
-$366,233 | $27,809 | $16,636 | $36,401 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 17.9% |
-$461,783 | $21,711 | $16,636 | $16,838 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations.
Grad rate: 17.9% |
-$503,752 | $19,903 | $16,636 | $21,141 | 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.