Best Associate Degree Programs at Bellingham Technical College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Bellingham Technical College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$408,721
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,885
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.
Grad rate: 37.7% |
+$1,535,270 | $120,252 | $14,885 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 37.7% |
+$589,350 | $72,956 | $14,885 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 37.7% |
+$494,110 | $68,194 | $14,885 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 37.7% |
+$258,610 | $56,419 | $14,885 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Grad rate: 37.7% |
+$154,210 | $51,199 | $14,885 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 37.7% |
-$74,250 | $39,776 | $14,885 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 37.7% |
-$96,250 | $38,676 | $14,885 | $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.