Best Associate Degree Programs at Richland Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Richland Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$12,905
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,407
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: 43.0% |
+$302,336 | $59,000 | $11,407 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 43.0% |
+$85,726 | $47,427 | $11,407 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 43.0% |
+$286 | $43,155 | $11,407 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 43.0% |
-$151,014 | $35,590 | $11,407 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 43.0% |
-$301,862 | $28,596 | $11,407 | $8,125 | 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.