Best Associate Degree Programs at Northwest State Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Northwest State 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
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$206,194
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,668
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: 45.9% |
+$153,011 | $52,683 | $17,668 | $18,750 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
-$102,483 | $39,317 | $17,668 | $9,991 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
-$128,816 | $37,326 | $17,668 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
-$251,376 | $31,198 | $17,668 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
-$260,256 | $30,754 | $17,668 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
-$281,996 | $29,667 | $17,668 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
-$380,916 | $24,721 | $17,668 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
-$396,721 | $24,520 | $17,668 | $8,730 | 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.