Best Associate Degree Programs at Paradise Valley Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Paradise Valley 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
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$90,765
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$19,032
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: 19.8% |
+$364,486 | $63,815 | $19,032 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 19.8% |
+$159,176 | $51,862 | $19,032 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 19.8% |
-$7,135 | $44,288 | $19,032 | $10,986 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 19.8% |
-$153,464 | $36,230 | $19,032 | $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.