Best Associate Degree Programs at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
1
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$210,450
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,040
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Agricultural Production Operations.
Grad rate: 86.3% |
-$210,450 | $35,424 | $32,040 | $11,000 | 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.