Best Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies Degrees in Alabama by ROI
Colleges in Alabama ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Alabama
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$133,183
Across Alabama programs
Average Annual Cost
$10,653
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Gadsden State Community College
Grad rate: 28.2% |
+$159,846 | $51,061 | $10,687 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Northeast Alabama Community College
Grad rate: 39.2% |
+$106,520 | $48,388 | $10,620 | N/A | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
Find Best Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies Degrees by State
Browse Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.