Best Associate Degree Programs at Richmond Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Richmond Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$175,802
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,715
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Grad rate: 37.5% |
+$724,460 | $80,537 | $15,715 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 37.5% |
+$241,315 | $56,226 | $15,715 | $8,722 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 37.5% |
-$324,670 | $27,338 | $15,715 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 37.5% |
-$428,530 | $22,145 | $15,715 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 37.5% |
-$439,910 | $21,576 | $15,715 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 37.5% |
-$459,355 | $20,975 | $15,715 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 37.5% |
-$543,930 | $16,375 | $15,715 | $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.