Best Associate Degree Programs at The University of Montana by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at The University of Montana ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$35,454
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$23,744
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: 45.9% |
+$299,668 | $61,703 | $23,744 | $34,743 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
+$261,632 | $57,456 | $23,744 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
+$41,912 | $46,470 | $23,744 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
-$37,498 | $44,052 | $23,744 | $23,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
-$37,988 | $42,475 | $23,744 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Marketing.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
-$352,908 | $26,729 | $23,744 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
-$423,003 | $24,473 | $23,744 | $18,500 | 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.