Best Associate Degree Programs at Rowan-Cabarrus Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Rowan-Cabarrus 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
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$180,651
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,666
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: 30.4% |
+$242,484 | $56,405 | $14,666 | $12,062 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Grad rate: 30.4% |
-$85,352 | $39,199 | $14,666 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 30.4% |
-$255,012 | $30,716 | $14,666 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 30.4% |
-$319,182 | $28,096 | $14,666 | $8,719 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 30.4% |
-$327,012 | $27,116 | $14,666 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 30.4% |
-$339,832 | $26,475 | $14,666 | $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.