Best Associate Degree Programs at McHenry County College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at McHenry County 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
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$6,564
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,971
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: 36.6% |
+$361,338 | $61,364 | $12,971 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 36.6% |
+$138,778 | $50,236 | $12,971 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 36.6% |
+$104,278 | $48,511 | $12,971 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 36.6% |
-$253,347 | $31,136 | $12,971 | $7,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 36.6% |
-$318,227 | $27,892 | $12,971 | $7,500 | 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.