Best Associate Degree Programs at Northwest Iowa Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Northwest 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
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$174,266
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,914
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology.
Grad rate: 59.9% |
+$490,712 | $69,137 | $17,914 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Grad rate: 59.9% |
+$440,252 | $65,804 | $17,914 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 59.9% |
+$140,635 | $52,233 | $17,914 | $20,886 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 59.9% |
+$46,061 | $46,859 | $17,914 | $11,326 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 59.9% |
-$246,326 | $32,043 | $17,914 | $8,414 | 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.