Best Associate Degree Programs at Lower Columbia College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Lower Columbia College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$75,305
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,748
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: 25.4% |
+$531,954 | $71,562 | $16,748 | $19,103 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 25.4% |
+$20,104 | $44,680 | $16,748 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 25.4% |
-$148,676 | $36,241 | $16,748 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Grad rate: 25.4% |
-$193,576 | $33,996 | $16,748 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 25.4% |
-$322,176 | $27,566 | $16,748 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 25.4% |
-$339,466 | $27,348 | $16,748 | $9,578 | 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.