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.

Certificate Associate Degree

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.