Best Associate Degree Programs at Heartland Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Heartland 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
-$112,889
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,314
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: 45.8% |
+$115,948 | $50,451 | $15,314 | $16,625 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 45.8% |
-$226,858 | $32,931 | $15,314 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 45.8% |
-$227,758 | $32,886 | $15,314 | $11,000 | 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.