Best Precision Metal Working Degrees in Maryland by ROI
Colleges in Maryland 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 Maryland
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Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$244,151
Across Maryland programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,492
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia
Grad rate: 63.0% |
-$130,637 | $37,968 | $34,342 | $11,597 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
North American Trade Schools
Grad rate: 70.4% |
-$164,894 | $35,181 | $16,973 | $8,549 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Fortis Institute-Towson
Grad rate: 34.6% |
-$313,355 | $28,783 | $31,465 | $13,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
All-State Career-Baltimore
Grad rate: 49.8% |
-$367,718 | $25,651 | $23,190 | $12,999 | 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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