Best Associate Degree Programs at Lackawanna College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Lackawanna 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
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$240,707
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,849
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
+$349,702 | $63,180 | $28,849 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
-$136,978 | $38,036 | $28,849 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
-$152,179 | $38,955 | $28,849 | $24,875 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
-$208,423 | $35,645 | $28,849 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
-$267,000 | $32,815 | $28,849 | $18,965 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
-$475,798 | $22,175 | $28,849 | $16,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
-$495,303 | $21,893 | $28,849 | $26,271 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
-$539,678 | $18,981 | $28,849 | $16,000 | 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.