Best Associate Degree Programs at Mineral Area College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Mineral Area 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
-$178,759
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,328
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: 42.9% |
+$219,794 | $55,780 | $17,328 | $15,666 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 42.9% |
-$163,316 | $35,567 | $17,328 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 42.9% |
-$223,416 | $32,562 | $17,328 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Grad rate: 42.9% |
-$325,374 | $28,231 | $17,328 | $11,362 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 42.9% |
-$401,484 | $24,217 | $17,328 | $8,273 | 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.