Best Associate Degree Programs at Montana State University-Northern by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Montana State University-Northern ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$260,075
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,363
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: 35.6% |
+$314,793 | $61,499 | $17,363 | $29,971 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 35.6% |
+$205,358 | $54,727 | $17,363 | $10,708 | 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.