Best Associate Degree Programs at Arizona Western College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Arizona Western College 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
-$18,508
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,857
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: 22.6% |
+$468,606 | $67,016 | $15,857 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 22.6% |
+$81,006 | $47,636 | $15,857 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 22.6% |
-$17,294 | $42,721 | $15,857 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 22.6% |
-$89,794 | $39,096 | $15,857 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Social Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 22.6% |
-$118,834 | $37,644 | $15,857 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 22.6% |
-$191,254 | $34,023 | $15,857 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 22.6% |
-$261,994 | $30,486 | $15,857 | $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.