Best Associate Degree Programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at San Joaquin Valley College-Modesto 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
-$262,143
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,393
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.
Grad rate: 56.6% |
+$90,334 | $49,356 | $28,393 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 56.6% |
-$289,864 | $31,637 | $28,393 | $19,125 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 56.6% |
-$315,906 | $30,394 | $28,393 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 56.6% |
-$390,506 | $26,664 | $28,393 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 56.6% |
-$404,776 | $25,883 | $28,393 | $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.