Best Associate Degree Programs at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
14
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$10,571
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,162
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer Engineering.
Grad rate: 28.9% |
+$368,956 | $61,864 | $14,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer Programming.
Grad rate: 28.9% |
+$327,534 | $60,538 | $14,162 | $11,038 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 28.9% |
+$321,336 | $59,483 | $14,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 28.9% |
+$302,272 | $59,960 | $14,162 | $21,188 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 28.9% |
+$51,617 | $46,999 | $14,162 | $14,843 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 28.9% |
-$9,184 | $42,957 | $14,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 28.9% |
-$60,992 | $42,136 | $14,162 | $26,214 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 28.9% |
-$65,924 | $41,009 | $14,162 | $13,171 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 28.9% |
-$79,804 | $39,426 | $14,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 28.9% |
-$136,624 | $36,585 | $14,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 28.9% |
-$176,242 | $35,090 | $14,162 | $7,199 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 28.9% |
-$180,674 | $34,918 | $14,162 | $7,934 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 28.9% |
-$212,644 | $32,784 | $14,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 28.9% |
-$301,627 | $28,829 | $14,162 | $7,321 | 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.