Best Associate Degree Programs at American River College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at American River College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
9
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$9,881
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,986
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: 29.5% |
+$1,002,247 | $94,784 | $12,986 | $20,341 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 29.5% |
+$292,808 | $57,939 | $12,986 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 29.5% |
+$7,401 | $44,180 | $12,986 | $7,575 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 29.5% |
-$99,912 | $39,275 | $12,986 | $14,400 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 29.5% |
-$125,852 | $37,006 | $12,986 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Grad rate: 29.5% |
-$129,672 | $36,815 | $12,986 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Social Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 29.5% |
-$235,312 | $31,533 | $12,986 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 29.5% |
-$392,732 | $23,662 | $12,986 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 29.5% |
-$407,912 | $22,903 | $12,986 | $0 | 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.