Best Associate Degree Programs at Normandale Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Normandale Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$124,209
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,594
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Science.
Grad rate: 18.7% |
+$551,426 | $72,391 | $17,594 | $15,708 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 18.7% |
+$512,012 | $69,360 | $17,594 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 18.7% |
+$339,593 | $62,435 | $17,594 | $25,125 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 18.7% |
+$162,329 | $52,746 | $17,594 | $12,891 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 18.7% |
+$154,242 | $53,564 | $17,594 | $31,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 18.7% |
+$145,525 | $53,137 | $17,594 | $31,131 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 18.7% |
+$42,652 | $45,892 | $17,594 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 18.7% |
-$54,910 | $42,440 | $17,594 | $21,128 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 18.7% |
-$152,458 | $36,999 | $17,594 | $12,778 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 18.7% |
-$153,358 | $36,834 | $17,594 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
Grad rate: 18.7% |
-$180,748 | $34,722 | $17,594 | $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.