Best Associate Degree Programs at Iowa Lakes Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Iowa Lakes Community College 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
-$168,836
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,834
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: 30.8% |
+$115,559 | $51,637 | $17,834 | $30,750 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 30.8% |
-$267,962 | $31,128 | $17,834 | $11,003 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 30.8% |
-$354,108 | $26,078 | $17,834 | $0 | 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.