Best Associate Degree Programs at Catawba Valley Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Catawba Valley 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
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$128,445
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,703
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: 33.2% |
+$149,575 | $52,557 | $18,703 | $17,895 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 33.2% |
+$146,414 | $51,191 | $18,703 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 33.2% |
+$56,035 | $47,153 | $18,703 | $7,125 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 33.2% |
-$214,926 | $33,124 | $18,703 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 33.2% |
-$257,606 | $30,990 | $18,703 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 33.2% |
-$273,746 | $30,183 | $18,703 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 33.2% |
-$304,968 | $29,242 | $18,703 | $9,187 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 33.2% |
-$328,345 | $27,887 | $18,703 | $6,429 | 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.