Best Associate Degree Programs at Northwest College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Northwest College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$221,289
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,710
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: 43.7% |
+$177,130 | $53,642 | $15,710 | $17,992 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 43.7% |
-$398,560 | $24,183 | $15,710 | $8,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 43.7% |
-$442,440 | $21,449 | $15,710 | $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.