Best Business/Commerce, General Degrees in Arizona by ROI
Colleges in Arizona 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 Arizona
7
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$114,671
Across Arizona programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,360
Cost of attendance
| # | College | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Paradise Valley Community College
Grad rate: 19.8% |
+$271,368 | $56,520 | $19,032 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Mesa Community College
Grad rate: 15.6% |
+$160,485 | $50,973 | $18,975 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Chandler-Gilbert Community College
Grad rate: 19.6% |
+$148,603 | $50,299 | $17,377 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Scottsdale Community College
Grad rate: 23.1% |
+$133,638 | $49,666 | $19,682 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Estrella Mountain Community College
Grad rate: 20.5% |
+$45,814 | $45,159 | $17,366 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Phoenix College
Grad rate: 14.5% |
+$37,947 | $44,799 | $18,033 | N/A | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Glendale Community College
Grad rate: 14.4% |
+$4,844 | $43,145 | $18,056 | N/A | 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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