Best Associate Degree Programs at Hawaii Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Hawaii Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$218,339
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,161
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: 31.2% |
+$233,713 | $56,361 | $15,161 | $17,174 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$94,602 | $38,786 | $15,161 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$190,062 | $34,013 | $15,161 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$256,302 | $30,701 | $15,161 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$394,642 | $23,784 | $15,161 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$409,436 | $23,663 | $15,161 | $9,166 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 31.2% |
-$417,042 | $22,664 | $15,161 | $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.