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.