Best Associate Degree Programs at Piedmont Virginia Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Piedmont Virginia 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
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$4,892
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,435
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: 33.6% |
+$389,380 | $64,130 | $12,435 | $21,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 33.6% |
+$193,661 | $53,793 | $12,435 | $12,836 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 33.6% |
-$2,690 | $43,109 | $12,435 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 33.6% |
-$164,130 | $35,837 | $12,435 | $11,852 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 33.6% |
-$391,760 | $24,290 | $12,435 | $9,400 | 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.