Best Associate Degree Programs at Blue Ridge Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Blue Ridge 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
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$92,172
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,437
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 34.0% |
+$175,328 | $52,894 | $15,437 | $8,650 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 34.0% |
+$47,423 | $47,113 | $15,437 | $17,750 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 34.0% |
-$68,912 | $41,216 | $15,437 | $16,562 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 34.0% |
-$146,094 | $36,239 | $15,437 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 34.0% |
-$149,234 | $36,082 | $15,437 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 34.0% |
-$251,824 | $31,560 | $15,437 | $9,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 34.0% |
-$251,894 | $30,949 | $15,437 | $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.