Best Associate Degree Programs at Meridian Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Meridian 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
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$130,720
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,402
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: 37.4% |
+$184,910 | $53,635 | $13,402 | $15,545 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 37.4% |
-$33,804 | $41,650 | $13,402 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 37.4% |
-$164,324 | $35,124 | $13,402 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 37.4% |
-$257,147 | $31,065 | $13,402 | $8,625 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 37.4% |
-$383,239 | $24,515 | $13,402 | $4,989 | 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.