Best Associate Degree Programs at Massachusetts Bay Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Massachusetts Bay 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
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$109,293
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,346
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: 17.2% |
+$584,348 | $72,552 | $13,346 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 17.2% |
+$273,983 | $57,840 | $13,346 | $11,944 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 17.2% |
+$163,610 | $52,006 | $13,346 | $7,272 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 17.2% |
+$44,946 | $46,081 | $13,346 | $7,394 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 17.2% |
-$159,204 | $35,965 | $13,346 | $8,750 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 17.2% |
-$251,921 | $31,166 | $13,346 | $6,333 | 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.