Best Associate Degree Programs at Ridgewater College by ROI

Every Associate Degree major at Ridgewater 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

6

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$20,117

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$16,195

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 45.0%

+$445,295 $67,045 $16,195 $17,196 Full ROI →
2 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Grad rate: 45.0%

+$264,756 $58,414 $16,195 $23,062 Full ROI →
3 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 45.0%

-$111,405 $38,818 $16,195 $11,389 Full ROI →
4 Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Grad rate: 45.0%

-$210,437 $34,846 $16,195 $25,902 Full ROI →
5 Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 45.0%

-$211,800 $33,986 $16,195 $14,171 Full ROI →
6 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 45.0%

-$297,110 $28,764 $16,195 $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.