Best Associate Degree Programs at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Pennsylvania Highlands 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
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$198,848
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,623
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 38.9% |
-$24,766 | $42,024 | $12,623 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 38.9% |
-$71,666 | $39,679 | $12,623 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 38.9% |
-$111,546 | $37,685 | $12,623 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 38.9% |
-$135,141 | $37,269 | $12,623 | $11,315 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 38.9% |
-$314,614 | $28,307 | $12,623 | $11,488 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 38.9% |
-$363,726 | $25,076 | $12,623 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 38.9% |
-$370,476 | $25,575 | $12,623 | $12,393 | 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.