Best Associate Degree Programs at Raritan Valley Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Raritan Valley Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$20,846
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,039
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: 33.7% |
+$586,856 | $73,939 | $13,039 | $19,145 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 33.7% |
+$42,614 | $45,994 | $13,039 | $8,287 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 33.7% |
-$3,938 | $43,659 | $13,039 | $8,178 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 33.7% |
-$201,043 | $33,623 | $13,039 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 33.7% |
-$215,503 | $32,900 | $13,039 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 33.7% |
-$334,068 | $27,370 | $13,039 | $11,400 | 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.