Best Associate Degree Programs at Golden West College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Golden West College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Programs Analyzed

7

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$56,415

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$12,206

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: 43.2%

+$729,623 $81,153 $12,206 $21,500 Full ROI →
2 Biological and Physical Sciences.

Grad rate: 43.2%

+$135,688 $50,005 $12,206 $0 Full ROI →
3 Business/Commerce, General.

Grad rate: 43.2%

+$24,888 $44,465 $12,206 $0 Full ROI →
4 Communication and Media Studies.

Grad rate: 43.2%

-$110,512 $37,695 $12,206 $0 Full ROI →
5 Psychology, General.

Grad rate: 43.2%

-$320,292 $27,206 $12,206 $0 Full ROI →
6 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 43.2%

-$343,912 $26,025 $12,206 $0 Full ROI →
7 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Grad rate: 43.2%

-$510,392 $17,701 $12,206 $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.