Best Associate Degree Programs at Utah Valley University by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Utah Valley University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
14
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$100,413
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,172
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fire Protection.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
+$790,496 | $83,742 | $15,172 | $10,370 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Air Transportation.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
+$600,836 | $73,559 | $15,172 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
+$535,556 | $70,295 | $15,172 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
+$366,898 | $62,824 | $15,172 | $14,250 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
+$257,396 | $56,387 | $15,172 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
+$240,076 | $55,521 | $15,172 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$60,704 | $40,482 | $15,172 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$69,544 | $40,850 | $15,172 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$120,284 | $37,503 | $15,172 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$126,844 | $37,175 | $15,172 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$129,179 | $37,497 | $15,172 | $6,500 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$218,784 | $32,578 | $15,172 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$281,044 | $29,465 | $15,172 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 40.0% |
-$379,084 | $25,238 | $15,172 | $10,000 | 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.