Best Associate Degree Programs at Northern Michigan University by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Northern Michigan University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$96,545
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,206
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 51.8% |
+$117,288 | $51,295 | $26,206 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.
Grad rate: 51.8% |
-$56,212 | $41,810 | $26,206 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 51.8% |
-$67,307 | $42,504 | $26,206 | $18,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 51.8% |
-$379,952 | $26,433 | $26,206 | $12,000 | 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.