Best Associate Degree Programs at Northwestern College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Northwestern 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
-$151,562
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$30,552
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: 35.3% |
+$280,784 | $61,679 | $30,552 | $38,290 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 35.3% |
+$9,276 | $45,519 | $30,552 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 35.3% |
-$152,504 | $37,430 | $30,552 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 35.3% |
-$195,004 | $35,305 | $30,552 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 35.3% |
-$238,864 | $33,112 | $30,552 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 35.3% |
-$247,784 | $32,666 | $30,552 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 35.3% |
-$304,104 | $29,850 | $30,552 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 35.3% |
-$364,304 | $26,840 | $30,552 | $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.