Best Associate Degree Programs at Northwestern Michigan College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Northwestern Michigan College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$137,737
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,821
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: 24.6% |
+$213,670 | $55,501 | $11,821 | $24,228 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 24.6% |
-$60,942 | $40,135 | $11,821 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 24.6% |
-$252,562 | $30,554 | $11,821 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 24.6% |
-$280,670 | $30,107 | $11,821 | $14,199 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 24.6% |
-$308,181 | $28,544 | $11,821 | $11,422 | 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.