Best Associate Degree Programs at Ranken Technical College by ROI

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

Certificate Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree

Programs Analyzed

10

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$9,137

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$28,229

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 51.2%

+$236,182 $57,577 $28,229 $14,000 Full ROI →
2 Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.

Grad rate: 51.2%

+$54,582 $48,362 $28,229 $12,000 Full ROI →
3 Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology.

Grad rate: 51.2%

+$49,892 $48,319 $28,229 $14,837 Full ROI →
4 Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 51.2%

+$39,882 $47,627 $28,229 $12,000 Full ROI →
5 Computer Programming.

Grad rate: 51.2%

+$21,493 $46,797 $28,229 $13,325 Full ROI →
6 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 51.2%

+$12,032 $46,437 $28,229 $15,000 Full ROI →
7 Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 51.2%

-$16,738 $44,796 $28,229 $12,000 Full ROI →
8 Basic Skills and Developmental/Remedial Education.

Grad rate: 51.2%

-$34,098 $43,118 $28,229 $0 Full ROI →
9 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 51.2%

-$41,418 $43,562 $28,229 $12,000 Full ROI →
10 Carpenters.

Grad rate: 51.2%

-$230,438 $34,111 $28,229 $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.