Best Associate Degree Programs at Monroe University by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Monroe University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$282,882
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,306
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Grad rate: 56.9% |
-$176,667 | $37,046 | $26,306 | $18,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 56.9% |
-$181,320 | $36,643 | $26,306 | $15,977 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 56.9% |
-$248,813 | $33,199 | $26,306 | $14,949 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 56.9% |
-$255,378 | $32,865 | $26,306 | $14,864 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 56.9% |
-$281,769 | $31,584 | $26,306 | $15,435 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 56.9% |
-$342,537 | $28,442 | $26,306 | $13,900 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 56.9% |
-$357,353 | $27,665 | $26,306 | $13,364 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 56.9% |
-$419,219 | $24,699 | $26,306 | $15,250 | 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.