Best Associate Degree Programs at Minnesota North College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Minnesota North 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
+$28,559
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,231
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: 38.6% |
+$271,712 | $58,844 | $16,231 | $24,226 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.
Grad rate: 38.6% |
+$116,478 | $49,447 | $16,231 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 38.6% |
+$101,678 | $48,707 | $16,231 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 38.6% |
-$87,662 | $39,240 | $16,231 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 38.6% |
-$259,408 | $31,547 | $16,231 | $13,249 | 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.