Best Associate Degree Programs at Trinity Valley Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Trinity Valley Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$225,762
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,707
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: 24.6% |
+$218,780 | $55,422 | $13,707 | $16,478 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 24.6% |
-$126,174 | $37,062 | $13,707 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 24.6% |
-$141,931 | $37,236 | $13,707 | $14,250 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Education, General.
Grad rate: 24.6% |
-$144,694 | $36,136 | $13,707 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 24.6% |
-$252,806 | $31,726 | $13,707 | $14,750 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 24.6% |
-$269,971 | $30,758 | $13,707 | $13,124 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 24.6% |
-$344,984 | $26,729 | $13,707 | $9,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Grad rate: 24.6% |
-$744,319 | $6,526 | $13,707 | $5,500 | 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.