Best Associate Degree Programs at Riverside City College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Riverside City 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
-$130,139
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,427
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: 32.3% |
+$782,956 | $83,133 | $12,427 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 32.3% |
-$180,535 | $34,804 | $12,427 | $8,712 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 32.3% |
-$184,614 | $34,012 | $12,427 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 32.3% |
-$255,276 | $31,022 | $12,427 | $8,046 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 32.3% |
-$376,071 | $25,068 | $12,427 | $9,317 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Grad rate: 32.3% |
-$567,294 | $14,878 | $12,427 | $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.