Best Associate Degree Programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at San Joaquin Valley College-Hesperia 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
-$306,443
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,644
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Grad rate: 47.0% |
-$129,155 | $39,732 | $28,644 | $19,635 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 47.0% |
-$290,366 | $31,637 | $28,644 | $19,125 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 47.0% |
-$316,408 | $30,394 | $28,644 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 47.0% |
-$391,008 | $26,664 | $28,644 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 47.0% |
-$405,278 | $25,883 | $28,644 | $19,000 | 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.