Best Associate Degree Programs at Montgomery County Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Montgomery County Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
12
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$98,706
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,571
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: 23.2% |
+$332,511 | $61,758 | $14,571 | $24,820 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 23.2% |
+$158,903 | $52,530 | $14,571 | $16,707 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 23.2% |
+$74,695 | $48,092 | $14,571 | $13,335 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 23.2% |
-$1,615 | $44,728 | $14,571 | $20,025 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 23.2% |
-$63,132 | $41,043 | $14,571 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 23.2% |
-$97,202 | $39,407 | $14,571 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 23.2% |
-$187,524 | $35,149 | $14,571 | $15,824 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 23.2% |
-$224,439 | $33,197 | $14,571 | $14,250 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 23.2% |
-$273,917 | $30,605 | $14,571 | $12,500 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 23.2% |
-$281,157 | $30,320 | $14,571 | $13,641 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Social Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 23.2% |
-$300,382 | $28,438 | $14,571 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 23.2% |
-$321,222 | $27,396 | $14,571 | $0 | 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.