Best Associate Degree Programs at Sauk Valley Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Sauk Valley Community 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
3
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$119,289
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,253
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: 48.3% |
+$199,862 | $54,389 | $14,253 | $14,379 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 48.3% |
-$225,246 | $32,163 | $14,253 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 48.3% |
-$332,486 | $26,801 | $14,253 | $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.