Best Associate Degree Programs at Evergreen Valley College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Evergreen Valley College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
9
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$19,127
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,557
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: 38.6% |
+$775,481 | $83,906 | $22,557 | $12,981 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 38.6% |
+$68,626 | $47,687 | $22,557 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 38.6% |
+$48,246 | $46,668 | $22,557 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 38.6% |
+$32,166 | $45,864 | $22,557 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Social Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 38.6% |
-$4,974 | $44,007 | $22,557 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 38.6% |
-$104,814 | $39,015 | $22,557 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 38.6% |
-$175,694 | $35,471 | $22,557 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 38.6% |
-$194,454 | $34,533 | $22,557 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 38.6% |
-$272,434 | $30,634 | $22,557 | $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.