Best Associate Degree Programs at College of the Mainland by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at College of the Mainland ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$436,752
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$8,014
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Physical Science Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 27.1% |
+$1,046,537 | $95,837 | $8,014 | $10,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 27.1% |
+$574,472 | $72,740 | $8,014 | $18,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 27.1% |
-$310,753 | $27,905 | $8,014 | $9,500 | 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.