Best Associate Degree Programs at Lansing Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Lansing Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
13
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$69,908
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$10,180
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Grad rate: 20.8% |
+$383,840 | $62,210 | $10,180 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 20.8% |
+$355,541 | $62,706 | $10,180 | $28,310 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 20.8% |
+$38,000 | $44,918 | $10,180 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 20.8% |
+$33,496 | $45,647 | $10,180 | $14,136 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Fire Protection.
Grad rate: 20.8% |
+$13,500 | $43,693 | $10,180 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Computer Programming.
Grad rate: 20.8% |
-$13,180 | $42,359 | $10,180 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 20.8% |
-$49,883 | $42,102 | $10,180 | $23,380 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 20.8% |
-$135,909 | $37,015 | $10,180 | $11,740 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
American Sign Language.
Grad rate: 20.8% |
-$156,660 | $35,185 | $10,180 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 20.8% |
-$254,440 | $30,296 | $10,180 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 20.8% |
-$332,104 | $27,577 | $10,180 | $17,248 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 20.8% |
-$347,326 | $26,412 | $10,180 | $11,264 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.
Grad rate: 20.8% |
-$443,680 | $20,834 | $10,180 | $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.