Best Associate Degree Programs at Whatcom Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Whatcom Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$120,468
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,173
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: 39.7% |
+$199,963 | $55,012 | $18,173 | $17,726 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Grad rate: 39.7% |
+$138,475 | $51,923 | $18,173 | $17,510 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 39.7% |
-$53,307 | $42,479 | $18,173 | $19,660 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 39.7% |
-$155,506 | $36,042 | $18,173 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 39.7% |
-$344,654 | $27,358 | $18,173 | $11,458 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services.
Grad rate: 39.7% |
-$507,786 | $18,428 | $18,173 | $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.