Best Associate Degree Programs at Mountain Empire Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Mountain Empire Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$101,421
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,516
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: 46.5% |
+$171,296 | $52,521 | $14,516 | $7,475 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 46.5% |
-$32,052 | $41,849 | $14,516 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 46.5% |
-$99,752 | $38,464 | $14,516 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 46.5% |
-$445,180 | $21,826 | $14,516 | $9,384 | 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.