Best Associate Degree Programs at Luzerne County Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Luzerne County Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
12
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$156,652
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,995
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nuclear Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 19.4% |
+$440,850 | $65,542 | $14,995 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 19.4% |
+$345,421 | $62,479 | $14,995 | $25,310 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 19.4% |
+$212,019 | $55,298 | $14,995 | $17,741 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 19.4% |
-$109,942 | $38,998 | $14,995 | $14,750 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 19.4% |
-$163,950 | $36,112 | $14,995 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Foods, Nutrition, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 19.4% |
-$313,790 | $27,810 | $14,995 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 19.4% |
-$326,650 | $27,167 | $14,995 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 19.4% |
-$338,350 | $26,582 | $14,995 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 19.4% |
-$338,772 | $27,354 | $14,995 | $11,750 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 19.4% |
-$373,682 | $25,541 | $14,995 | $10,750 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 19.4% |
-$445,590 | $21,220 | $14,995 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 19.4% |
-$467,390 | $20,130 | $14,995 | $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.