Best Associate Degree Programs at Lorain County Community College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Lorain County Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Programs Analyzed

10

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$72,176

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$9,915

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Computer Software and Media Applications.

Grad rate: 29.4%

 +$371,930 $61,588 $9,915 $0 Full ROI →
2 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Grad rate: 29.4%

 +$174,855 $53,354 $9,915 $23,996 Full ROI →
3 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 29.4%

 +$22,471 $45,178 $9,915 $15,747 Full ROI →
4 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Grad rate: 29.4%

 -$58,612 $41,161 $9,915 $16,298 Full ROI →
5 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 29.4%

 -$60,362 $41,779 $9,915 $26,750 Full ROI →
6 Accounting and Related Services.

Grad rate: 29.4%

 -$96,090 $38,187 $9,915 $0 Full ROI →
7 Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Grad rate: 29.4%

 -$120,510 $36,966 $9,915 $0 Full ROI →
8 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 29.4%

 -$153,010 $36,071 $9,915 $10,815 Full ROI →
9 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 29.4%

 -$329,651 $27,323 $9,915 $12,060 Full ROI →
10 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Grad rate: 29.4%

 -$472,790 $19,352 $9,915 $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.