Best Associate Degree Programs at Montgomery College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Montgomery College 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
+$336,421
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,410
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 27.9% |
+$776,800 | $82,281 | $14,410 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 27.9% |
+$697,010 | $79,034 | $14,410 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Grad rate: 27.9% |
+$589,220 | $72,902 | $14,410 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 27.9% |
+$511,217 | $70,026 | $14,410 | $15,172 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 27.9% |
+$406,620 | $63,772 | $14,410 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 27.9% |
-$35,867 | $42,272 | $14,410 | $9,250 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 27.9% |
-$70,560 | $39,913 | $14,410 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 27.9% |
-$183,065 | $34,929 | $14,410 | $9,500 | 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.