Best Associate Degree Programs at Minnesota West Community and Technical College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Minnesota West Community and Technical 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
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$1,442
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,205
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Grad rate: 41.6% |
+$259,670 | $57,514 | $17,205 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 41.6% |
+$258,347 | $58,781 | $17,205 | $31,750 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 41.6% |
+$155,630 | $51,502 | $17,205 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 41.6% |
-$153,310 | $36,055 | $17,205 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 41.6% |
-$177,330 | $34,854 | $17,205 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 41.6% |
-$351,663 | $26,915 | $17,205 | $11,521 | 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.