Best Associate Degree Programs at Northwest Vista College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Northwest Vista 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
-$125,531
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$10,864
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Engineering, General.
Grad rate: 30.9% |
+$316,712 | $58,922 | $10,864 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Grad rate: 30.9% |
+$302,372 | $58,205 | $10,864 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 30.9% |
-$143,480 | $36,503 | $10,864 | $8,750 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Biology, General.
Grad rate: 30.9% |
-$196,963 | $33,961 | $10,864 | $10,708 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 30.9% |
-$234,473 | $32,004 | $10,864 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 30.9% |
-$234,724 | $31,865 | $10,864 | $7,627 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs.
Grad rate: 30.9% |
-$266,488 | $29,762 | $10,864 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 30.9% |
-$319,221 | $27,736 | $10,864 | $9,047 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 30.9% |
-$353,513 | $26,052 | $10,864 | $9,500 | 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.