Best Associate Degree Programs at Iowa Central Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Iowa Central Community 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
10
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$39,193
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,405
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Grad rate: 40.7% |
+$286,433 | $59,575 | $15,405 | $25,375 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 40.7% |
+$129,374 | $51,433 | $15,405 | $21,093 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 40.7% |
+$106,355 | $50,107 | $15,405 | $18,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology.
Grad rate: 40.7% |
+$77,070 | $48,204 | $15,405 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 40.7% |
-$54,130 | $41,644 | $15,405 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 40.7% |
-$106,761 | $39,166 | $15,405 | $14,275 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 40.7% |
-$115,971 | $38,767 | $15,405 | $15,186 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 40.7% |
-$143,468 | $37,344 | $15,405 | $14,473 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 40.7% |
-$282,185 | $30,196 | $15,405 | $11,330 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 40.7% |
-$288,655 | $31,099 | $15,405 | $29,500 | 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.