Best Associate Degree Programs at Virginia Peninsula Community College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Virginia Peninsula 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
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$132,787
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,945
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 32.3% |
+$338,490 | $60,219 | $12,945 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 32.3% |
+$244,420 | $56,528 | $12,945 | $15,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 32.3% |
-$157,727 | $35,810 | $12,945 | $5,954 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 32.3% |
-$186,370 | $35,704 | $12,945 | $25,600 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 32.3% |
-$223,830 | $32,913 | $12,945 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Biological and Physical Sciences.
Grad rate: 32.3% |
-$292,530 | $29,370 | $12,945 | $10,400 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 32.3% |
-$375,425 | $25,644 | $12,945 | $16,604 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Social Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 32.3% |
-$409,325 | $23,537 | $12,945 | $10,500 | 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.