Best Associate Degree Programs at Ventura College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Ventura 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
-$112,503
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$9,762
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: 40.8% |
+$856,938 | $87,190 | $9,762 | $20,250 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 40.8% |
-$104,184 | $37,767 | $9,762 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 40.8% |
-$218,064 | $32,073 | $9,762 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Psychology, General.
Grad rate: 40.8% |
-$229,064 | $31,523 | $9,762 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 40.8% |
-$250,084 | $30,472 | $9,762 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 40.8% |
-$298,304 | $28,061 | $9,762 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 40.8% |
-$306,104 | $27,671 | $9,762 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 40.8% |
-$351,164 | $25,418 | $9,762 | $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.