Best Associate Degree Programs at Bakersfield College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Bakersfield College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
3
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$91,802
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,726
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: 22.4% |
+$813,272 | $84,672 | $13,726 | $9,419 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 22.4% |
+$25,908 | $44,668 | $13,726 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 22.4% |
-$563,772 | $15,184 | $13,726 | $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.