Best Associate Degree Programs at Kirkwood Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Kirkwood Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
23
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$77,647
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,797
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
+$267,068 | $57,912 | $14,797 | $15,983 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
+$149,114 | $52,485 | $14,797 | $22,957 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
+$141,826 | $50,571 | $14,797 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
+$69,341 | $48,128 | $14,797 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Agricultural Mechanization.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
+$16,026 | $44,281 | $14,797 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
+$15,366 | $44,248 | $14,797 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$19,754 | $43,167 | $14,797 | $10,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Computer Programming.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$22,478 | $43,418 | $14,797 | $15,737 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$26,819 | $43,050 | $14,797 | $13,500 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Construction Management.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$38,994 | $41,530 | $14,797 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$48,959 | $42,513 | $14,797 | $21,945 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Agricultural Production Operations.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$76,514 | $40,329 | $14,797 | $10,000 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$79,034 | $40,338 | $14,797 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$134,318 | $38,574 | $14,797 | $26,818 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$162,414 | $36,370 | $14,797 | $14,978 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$176,694 | $34,645 | $14,797 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$187,790 | $35,128 | $14,797 | $15,375 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$191,850 | $34,980 | $14,797 | $16,190 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$205,824 | $33,931 | $14,797 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$220,323 | $33,438 | $14,797 | $14,437 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$237,065 | $32,883 | $14,797 | $18,616 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$269,630 | $30,804 | $14,797 | $11,938 | Full ROI → |
| 23 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 37.9% |
-$346,174 | $26,171 | $14,797 | $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.