Best Associate Degree Programs at Northeast Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Northeast Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
20
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$125,822
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,845
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Grad rate: 53.1% |
+$318,970 | $60,143 | $13,845 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 53.1% |
+$171,508 | $53,246 | $13,845 | $19,053 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Grad rate: 53.1% |
+$165,558 | $52,612 | $13,845 | $14,068 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Agriculture, General.
Grad rate: 53.1% |
+$89,050 | $47,837 | $13,845 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Animal Sciences.
Grad rate: 53.1% |
-$63,830 | $40,193 | $13,845 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 53.1% |
-$67,277 | $40,813 | $13,845 | $11,739 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.
Grad rate: 53.1% |
-$102,750 | $38,247 | $13,845 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Plant Sciences.
Grad rate: 53.1% |
-$103,490 | $38,210 | $13,845 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Agricultural Business and Management.
Grad rate: 53.1% |
-$149,006 | $36,648 | $13,845 | $10,575 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 53.1% |
-$151,365 | $36,525 | $13,845 | $10,500 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 53.1% |
-$168,020 | $35,591 | $13,845 | $9,000 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 53.1% |
-$180,053 | $35,056 | $13,845 | $9,988 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 53.1% |
-$192,330 | $33,768 | $13,845 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 53.1% |
-$200,370 | $33,366 | $13,845 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 53.1% |
-$215,801 | $33,500 | $13,845 | $13,416 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 53.1% |
-$264,830 | $30,953 | $13,845 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 17 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 53.1% |
-$284,790 | $29,145 | $13,845 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 18 |
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 53.1% |
-$340,230 | $26,373 | $13,845 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 19 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 53.1% |
-$348,310 | $25,969 | $13,845 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 20 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 53.1% |
-$429,078 | $22,727 | $13,845 | $11,799 | 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.