Best Associate Degree Programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at San Joaquin Valley College-Rancho Mirage 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
-$262,240
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,652
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 63.8% |
-$41,144 | $42,808 | $28,652 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Grad rate: 63.8% |
-$129,171 | $39,732 | $28,652 | $19,635 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 63.8% |
-$290,382 | $31,637 | $28,652 | $19,125 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 63.8% |
-$316,424 | $30,394 | $28,652 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 63.8% |
-$391,024 | $26,664 | $28,652 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 63.8% |
-$405,294 | $25,883 | $28,652 | $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.