Best Associate Degree Programs at Wilkes Community College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Wilkes 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

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$235,802

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$10,494

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: 53.5%	+$179,232	$52,011	$10,494	$0	Full ROI →
2	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. Grad rate: 53.5%	-$30,748	$41,512	$10,494	$0	Full ROI →
3	Criminal Justice and Corrections. Grad rate: 53.5%	-$191,288	$33,485	$10,494	$0	Full ROI →
4	Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. Grad rate: 53.5%	-$193,888	$33,355	$10,494	$0	Full ROI →
5	Engineering Technology, General. Grad rate: 53.5%	-$345,188	$25,790	$10,494	$0	Full ROI →
6	Business Administration, Management and Operations. Grad rate: 53.5%	-$353,468	$25,376	$10,494	$0	Full ROI →
7	Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Grad rate: 53.5%	-$354,675	$25,805	$10,494	$7,250	Full ROI →
8	Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. Grad rate: 53.5%	-$363,148	$24,892	$10,494	$0	Full ROI →
9	Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. Grad rate: 53.5%	-$469,048	$19,597	$10,494	$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.