Best Associate Degree Programs at Iowa Western Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Iowa Western 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
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$65,073
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,102
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 37.6% |
+$185,486 | $54,872 | $18,102 | $26,481 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 37.6% |
+$154,519 | $53,422 | $18,102 | $27,938 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 37.6% |
+$72,606 | $48,318 | $18,102 | $13,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 37.6% |
-$132,444 | $37,188 | $18,102 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 37.6% |
-$202,584 | $33,681 | $18,102 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 37.6% |
-$244,124 | $32,414 | $18,102 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 37.6% |
-$288,974 | $30,117 | $18,102 | $11,193 | 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.