Best Associate Degree Programs at Central Lakes College-Brainerd by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Central Lakes College-Brainerd ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$2,111
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,003
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 47.2% |
+$360,174 | $61,809 | $18,003 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 47.2% |
+$304,016 | $60,915 | $18,003 | $28,354 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 47.2% |
+$137,494 | $50,675 | $18,003 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 47.2% |
-$156,826 | $35,959 | $18,003 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 47.2% |
-$172,646 | $35,168 | $18,003 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 47.2% |
-$190,066 | $35,107 | $18,003 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 47.2% |
-$267,366 | $30,432 | $18,003 | $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.