Best Associate Degree Programs at College of the Redwoods by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at College of the Redwoods ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$169,662
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,251
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: 24.7% |
+$640,158 | $76,583 | $12,251 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$286,922 | $28,879 | $12,251 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$295,882 | $28,431 | $12,251 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$337,062 | $26,372 | $12,251 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 24.7% |
-$568,602 | $14,795 | $12,251 | $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.