Best Associate Degree Programs at Northeast Alabama Community College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Northeast Alabama Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Programs Analyzed

5

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$195,628

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$10,620

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.

Grad rate: 39.2%

+$106,520 $48,388 $10,620 $0 Full ROI →
2 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Grad rate: 39.2%

+$72,440 $46,684 $10,620 $0 Full ROI →
3 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 39.2%

-$294,082 $28,897 $10,620 $7,987 Full ROI →
4 Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.

Grad rate: 39.2%

-$397,260 $23,199 $10,620 $0 Full ROI →
5 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 39.2%

-$465,760 $19,774 $10,620 $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.