Best Associate Degree Programs at Blue Ridge Community and Technical College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Blue Ridge Community and Technical 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
-$122,053
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$10,779
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: 37.8% |
+$320,207 | $60,895 | $10,779 | $26,766 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Grad rate: 37.8% |
+$4,903 | $44,430 | $10,779 | $16,399 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 37.8% |
-$241,124 | $32,361 | $10,779 | $19,842 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 37.8% |
-$258,788 | $31,347 | $10,779 | $17,904 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 37.8% |
-$270,143 | $30,752 | $10,779 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 37.8% |
-$287,378 | $29,519 | $10,779 | $12,000 | 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.