Best Associate Degree Programs at Columbia Basin College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Columbia Basin College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$210,758
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,357
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 28.0% |
+$559,786 | $71,725 | $17,357 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 28.0% |
+$504,167 | $69,792 | $17,357 | $12,562 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 28.0% |
+$131,366 | $50,304 | $17,357 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 28.0% |
+$96,586 | $48,565 | $17,357 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 28.0% |
-$238,114 | $31,830 | $17,357 | $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.