Best Associate Degree Programs at Cape Fear Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Cape Fear 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
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$81,724
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,977
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 31.4% |
+$819,186 | $84,357 | $13,977 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 31.4% |
+$309,506 | $58,873 | $13,977 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 31.4% |
+$297,726 | $58,284 | $13,977 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences.
Grad rate: 31.4% |
+$53,466 | $46,071 | $13,977 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 31.4% |
+$11,086 | $43,952 | $13,977 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 31.4% |
-$144,994 | $36,148 | $13,977 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 31.4% |
-$315,814 | $27,607 | $13,977 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 31.4% |
-$376,364 | $25,169 | $13,977 | $8,734 | 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.