Best Associate Degree Programs at Antelope Valley Community College District by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Antelope Valley Community College District ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$15,337
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,158
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: 30.5% |
+$933,612 | $90,967 | $15,158 | $11,416 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 30.5% |
-$87,699 | $39,848 | $15,158 | $10,625 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 30.5% |
-$213,796 | $33,366 | $15,158 | $8,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 30.5% |
-$219,255 | $33,226 | $15,158 | $9,970 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Social Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 30.5% |
-$336,175 | $27,565 | $15,158 | $12,711 | 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.