Best Associate Degree Programs at Northeast Iowa Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Northeast Iowa Community 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
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$76,733
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,720
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: 48.1% |
+$170,140 | $52,179 | $16,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Agricultural Mechanization.
Grad rate: 48.1% |
+$71,920 | $47,268 | $16,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 48.1% |
-$51,120 | $41,116 | $16,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Agricultural Business and Management.
Grad rate: 48.1% |
-$121,220 | $37,611 | $16,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 48.1% |
-$237,180 | $31,813 | $16,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 48.1% |
-$292,940 | $29,025 | $16,720 | $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.