Best Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians Degrees in North Carolina by ROI
Colleges in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
2
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$62,776
Across North Carolina programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,434
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
East Carolina University
Grad rate: 63.6% |
+$202,420 | $58,251 | $23,689 | $20,625 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
North Carolina A & T State University
Grad rate: 55.9% |
-$76,867 | $44,036 | $19,180 | $30,272 | 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.
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