Best Associate Degree Programs at Lewis and Clark Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Lewis and Clark Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$95,198
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$9,167
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: 45.2% |
+$245,331 | $56,027 | $9,167 | $12,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Mining and Petroleum Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 45.2% |
+$189,606 | $52,397 | $9,167 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 45.2% |
+$92,253 | $48,435 | $9,167 | $13,417 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Grad rate: 45.2% |
+$73,526 | $46,593 | $9,167 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 45.2% |
-$56,530 | $40,849 | $9,167 | $11,242 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 45.2% |
-$69,734 | $39,430 | $9,167 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 45.2% |
-$210,566 | $33,004 | $9,167 | $9,120 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 45.2% |
-$233,034 | $31,265 | $9,167 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 45.2% |
-$292,299 | $28,863 | $9,167 | $8,315 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 45.2% |
-$334,999 | $26,673 | $9,167 | $7,500 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Computer Software and Media Applications.
Grad rate: 45.2% |
-$450,734 | $20,380 | $9,167 | $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.