Best Associate Degree Programs at Monroe Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Monroe Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
25
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$128,036
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,196
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
+$429,288 | $65,504 | $14,196 | $9,185 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
+$218,336 | $56,083 | $14,196 | $25,875 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
+$174,284 | $53,256 | $14,196 | $16,625 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
+$141,328 | $50,486 | $14,196 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
+$105,837 | $50,238 | $14,196 | $22,615 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
+$88,360 | $48,732 | $14,196 | $13,250 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
+$10,008 | $43,920 | $14,196 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
-$60,514 | $41,052 | $14,196 | $9,750 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
-$67,610 | $40,790 | $14,196 | $11,125 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
-$71,257 | $40,563 | $14,196 | $10,463 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
-$88,982 | $39,713 | $14,196 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
-$104,472 | $38,196 | $14,196 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
-$164,309 | $35,896 | $14,196 | $10,250 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
-$193,432 | $33,748 | $14,196 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
-$243,692 | $31,235 | $14,196 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Legal Professions and Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
-$276,692 | $29,585 | $14,196 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
-$276,834 | $30,452 | $14,196 | $12,950 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
-$290,602 | $29,632 | $14,196 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Health-Related Knowledge and Skills.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
-$296,552 | $28,592 | $14,196 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
-$305,698 | $28,970 | $14,196 | $12,375 | Full ROI → |
| 21 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
-$317,729 | $28,225 | $14,196 | $10,250 | Full ROI → |
| 22 |
Community Organization and Advocacy.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
-$346,452 | $26,097 | $14,196 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 23 |
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
-$379,152 | $24,462 | $14,196 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 24 |
Human Services, General.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
-$399,910 | $24,638 | $14,196 | $17,984 | Full ROI → |
| 25 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 21.8% |
-$484,451 | $19,837 | $14,196 | $9,481 | 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.