Best Associate Degree Programs at Highland Community College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Highland 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

-$84,298

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$12,397

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: 47.7%

+$228,261 $55,834 $12,397 $17,500 Full ROI →
2 Biological and Physical Sciences.

Grad rate: 47.7%

-$217,894 $32,345 $12,397 $0 Full ROI →
3 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 47.7%

-$263,263 $30,756 $12,397 $10,066 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.