Best Associate Degree Programs at Rock Valley College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Rock Valley 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
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$51,960
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,351
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: 38.0% |
+$409,135 | $64,955 | $14,351 | $15,750 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
+$7,578 | $43,814 | $14,351 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
-$140,315 | $36,867 | $14,351 | $6,632 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
-$241,039 | $31,858 | $14,351 | $7,035 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
-$295,162 | $28,677 | $14,351 | $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.