Best Associate Degree Programs at Baton Rouge Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Baton Rouge Community 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
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$109,491
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,303
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 21.0% |
+$1,233,214 | $106,371 | $16,303 | $16,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 21.0% |
+$218,761 | $56,514 | $16,303 | $28,824 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 21.0% |
-$30,171 | $43,438 | $16,303 | $19,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 21.0% |
-$203,570 | $34,381 | $16,303 | $13,766 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 21.0% |
-$216,721 | $34,522 | $16,303 | $25,597 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 21.0% |
-$344,561 | $27,570 | $16,303 | $17,300 | 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.