Best Associate Degree Programs at Northwood Technical College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Northwood Technical 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
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$104,303
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,116
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: 55.9% |
+$183,624 | $53,774 | $14,116 | $17,499 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 55.9% |
-$4,312 | $43,196 | $14,116 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 55.9% |
-$115,081 | $38,435 | $14,116 | $11,518 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 55.9% |
-$179,227 | $35,564 | $14,116 | $16,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 55.9% |
-$234,867 | $32,557 | $14,116 | $13,167 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 55.9% |
-$275,959 | $30,488 | $14,116 | $12,954 | 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.