Best Associate Degree Programs at Kauai Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Kauai Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$161,020
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,608
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: 33.0% |
+$387,144 | $62,718 | $13,608 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Grad rate: 33.0% |
-$126,716 | $37,025 | $13,608 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 33.0% |
-$178,616 | $34,430 | $13,608 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 33.0% |
-$273,656 | $29,678 | $13,608 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 33.0% |
-$334,221 | $27,021 | $13,608 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 33.0% |
-$440,056 | $21,358 | $13,608 | $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.