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.