Best Associate Degree Programs at Illinois Central College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Illinois Central 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

-$17,412

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$17,251

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: 35.2%

+$196,563 $54,686 $17,251 $16,781 Full ROI →
2 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 35.2%

+$179,498 $52,700 $17,251 $0 Full ROI →
3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 35.2%

+$53,518 $46,401 $17,251 $0 Full ROI →
4 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Grad rate: 35.2%

-$31,904 $42,788 $17,251 $9,750 Full ROI →
5 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 35.2%

-$112,542 $38,098 $17,251 $0 Full ROI →
6 Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.

Grad rate: 35.2%

-$170,322 $35,209 $17,251 $0 Full ROI →
7 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 35.2%

-$236,697 $32,542 $17,251 $9,656 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.