Best Associate Degree Programs at Niagara County Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Niagara County Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
15
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$157,835
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,545
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: 31.3% |
+$384,692 | $63,956 | $13,545 | $20,250 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Information Science/Studies.
Grad rate: 31.3% |
+$21,290 | $44,419 | $13,545 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 31.3% |
+$2,927 | $44,699 | $13,545 | $17,750 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Grad rate: 31.3% |
-$24,090 | $42,150 | $13,545 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 31.3% |
-$49,408 | $41,888 | $13,545 | $14,873 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 31.3% |
-$129,250 | $36,892 | $13,545 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 31.3% |
-$185,380 | $34,828 | $13,545 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 31.3% |
-$193,841 | $34,579 | $13,545 | $13,579 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 31.3% |
-$260,251 | $31,762 | $13,545 | $21,038 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Community Organization and Advocacy.
Grad rate: 31.3% |
-$279,709 | $30,184 | $13,545 | $12,074 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 31.3% |
-$282,530 | $29,228 | $13,545 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 31.3% |
-$328,090 | $27,760 | $13,545 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 31.3% |
-$331,875 | $27,537 | $13,545 | $11,500 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Agricultural Production Operations.
Grad rate: 31.3% |
-$354,640 | $26,365 | $13,545 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 31.3% |
-$357,370 | $25,486 | $13,545 | $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.