Best Associate Degree Programs at Hudson County Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Hudson County Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$144,589
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,014
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: 19.6% |
+$610,142 | $75,226 | $13,014 | $21,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$7,473 | $43,434 | $13,014 | $7,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$156,820 | $36,175 | $13,014 | $10,587 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$344,420 | $26,494 | $13,014 | $6,128 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$350,783 | $26,633 | $13,014 | $12,900 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$354,468 | $26,253 | $13,014 | $10,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$408,301 | $23,352 | $13,014 | $6,899 | 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.