Best Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection Degrees in Virginia by ROI
Colleges in Virginia ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment — calculated from median graduate earnings, total attendance cost, and average student debt. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Virginia
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$370,050
Across Virginia programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,137
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Central School of Practical Nursing
Grad rate: 84.6% |
-$293,082 | $27,904 | $11,162 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Tidewater Tech-Trades
Grad rate: 67.9% |
-$360,067 | $26,132 | $29,882 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
CET-Alexandria
Grad rate: 78.1% |
-$457,002 | $20,852 | $25,369 | $6,425 | Full ROI → |
How ROI is calculated
20-Year Net ROI = Gross Earnings (salary × 20) − Total Degree Cost (annual cost × programme years) − Debt Payoff (avg debt × 1.35) − Baseline Opportunity Cost ($42,000 × 20 = $840,000)
A positive ROI means a degree in this field pays off relative to entering the workforce without one. Data from the U.S. College Scorecard.
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Browse Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection programs ranked by 20-year ROI in every state that offers this degree.