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.