Best Associate Degree Programs at Howard College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Howard College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$36,936
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,227
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: 31.5% |
+$420,243 | $65,600 | $14,227 | $17,261 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 31.5% |
+$56,722 | $47,450 | $14,227 | $17,647 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 31.5% |
-$26,261 | $42,806 | $14,227 | $10,317 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 31.5% |
-$301,328 | $29,317 | $14,227 | $14,233 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 31.5% |
-$334,059 | $27,616 | $14,227 | $13,278 | 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.