Best Associate Degree Programs at New River Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at New River Community 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
-$140,360
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,477
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology.
Grad rate: 45.3% |
+$437,837 | $66,020 | $13,477 | $11,562 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 45.3% |
+$111,441 | $49,966 | $13,477 | $15,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 45.3% |
-$168,794 | $34,908 | $13,477 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 45.3% |
-$288,784 | $29,624 | $13,477 | $10,600 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 45.3% |
-$293,794 | $28,658 | $13,477 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 45.3% |
-$386,074 | $24,044 | $13,477 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 45.3% |
-$394,354 | $23,630 | $13,477 | $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.