Best Associate Degree Programs at Rio Hondo College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Rio Hondo 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
-$20,892
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$19,308
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: 26.0% |
+$869,945 | $88,475 | $19,308 | $15,510 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 26.0% |
-$36,516 | $42,105 | $19,308 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 26.0% |
-$62,916 | $40,785 | $19,308 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 26.0% |
-$194,556 | $34,203 | $19,308 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 26.0% |
-$290,976 | $29,382 | $19,308 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 26.0% |
-$410,336 | $23,414 | $19,308 | $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.