Best Associate Degree Programs at Howard Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Howard Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$124,532
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,645
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: 24.7% |
+$427,934 | $66,619 | $15,645 | $24,560 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
+$254,887 | $57,869 | $15,645 | $23,113 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
+$53,450 | $46,237 | $15,645 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$238,140 | $32,346 | $15,645 | $10,200 | 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.