Best Associate Degree Programs at West Virginia Northern Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at West Virginia Northern 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
-$103,729
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,196
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 30.3% |
+$301,348 | $58,187 | $11,196 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 30.3% |
+$231,857 | $56,060 | $11,196 | $19,963 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 30.3% |
-$144,172 | $35,911 | $11,196 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 30.3% |
-$144,889 | $36,659 | $11,196 | $11,613 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 30.3% |
-$409,152 | $22,662 | $11,196 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 30.3% |
-$457,370 | $21,221 | $11,196 | $14,369 | 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.