Best Associate Degree Programs at Central Maine Community College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Central Maine 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

11

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$98,815

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$15,160

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Grad rate: 24.6%

 +$226,372 $56,436 $15,160 $23,724 Full ROI →
2 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 24.6%

 +$125,920 $49,812 $15,160 $0 Full ROI →
3 Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 24.6%

 +$121,700 $50,276 $15,160 $10,000 Full ROI →
4 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 24.6%

 +$13,557 $44,987 $15,160 $11,750 Full ROI →
5 Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Grad rate: 24.6%

 -$12,390 $43,639 $15,160 $11,000 Full ROI →
6 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Grad rate: 24.6%

 -$190,360 $33,998 $15,160 $0 Full ROI →
7 Human Services, General.

Grad rate: 24.6%

 -$211,897 $34,153 $15,160 $18,250 Full ROI →
8 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 24.6%

 -$264,340 $30,299 $15,160 $0 Full ROI →
9 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 24.6%

 -$291,006 $30,017 $15,160 $15,575 Full ROI →
10 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 24.6%

 -$294,970 $29,618 $15,160 $12,600 Full ROI →
11 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Grad rate: 24.6%

 -$309,560 $28,038 $15,160 $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.