Best Associate Degree Programs at Imperial Valley College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Imperial Valley College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$153,800
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,466
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: 40.8% |
+$567,488 | $71,621 | $12,466 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 40.8% |
-$63,212 | $40,086 | $12,466 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 40.8% |
-$64,592 | $40,017 | $12,466 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Psychology, Other.
Grad rate: 40.8% |
-$308,592 | $27,817 | $12,466 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 40.8% |
-$345,192 | $25,987 | $12,466 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 40.8% |
-$403,432 | $23,075 | $12,466 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 40.8% |
-$459,072 | $20,293 | $12,466 | $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.