Best Associate Degree Programs at NorthWest Arkansas Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at NorthWest Arkansas Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$89,781
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$10,593
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: 25.9% |
+$134,541 | $50,907 | $10,593 | $16,602 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 25.9% |
-$75,151 | $40,348 | $10,593 | $15,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 25.9% |
-$119,318 | $37,857 | $10,593 | $11,313 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 25.9% |
-$299,196 | $28,818 | $10,593 | $10,645 | 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.