Best Associate Degree Programs at Middlesex College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Middlesex College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
12
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$87,605
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,721
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: 30.2% |
+$574,524 | $73,280 | $13,721 | $17,506 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Engineering Science.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
+$500,678 | $68,406 | $13,721 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
+$366,673 | $62,482 | $13,721 | $11,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
+$299,910 | $59,127 | $13,721 | $11,250 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
+$258,145 | $56,735 | $13,721 | $6,750 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
+$238,138 | $55,279 | $13,721 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
-$55,751 | $41,164 | $13,721 | $8,585 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
-$197,522 | $34,044 | $13,721 | $8,119 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
-$221,873 | $32,863 | $13,721 | $8,660 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
-$226,002 | $32,072 | $13,721 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
-$241,449 | $31,789 | $13,721 | $7,250 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Teaching Assistants/Aides.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
-$244,202 | $31,162 | $13,721 | $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.