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.