Best Associate Degree Programs at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Illinois Eastern Community Colleges 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
-$153,763
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,518
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: 60.6% |
+$67,694 | $48,111 | $17,518 | $14,437 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 60.6% |
-$148,636 | $36,320 | $17,518 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 60.6% |
-$380,348 | $25,164 | $17,518 | $6,365 | 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.