Best Associate Degree Programs at Montana State University Billings by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Montana State University Billings ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Programs Analyzed
3
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$288,663
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,473
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 28.4% |
+$377,794 | $62,737 | $18,473 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 28.4% |
+$262,834 | $56,989 | $18,473 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 28.4% |
+$225,361 | $56,921 | $18,473 | $26,750 | 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.