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.