Best Associate Degree Programs at Columbia Gorge Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Columbia Gorge Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$236,017
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,278
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: 14.7% |
+$669,041 | $78,793 | $18,278 | $22,417 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 14.7% |
+$473,804 | $67,518 | $18,278 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 14.7% |
+$19,384 | $44,797 | $18,278 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 14.7% |
-$218,157 | $33,758 | $18,278 | $12,416 | 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.