Best Associate Degree Programs at Yavapai College by ROI
Every Associate Degree major at Yavapai 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
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$4,374
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,642
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: 32.1% |
+$363,831 | $62,907 | $12,642 | $21,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Air Transportation.
Grad rate: 32.1% |
+$302,576 | $58,393 | $12,642 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 32.1% |
+$163,896 | $51,459 | $12,642 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 32.1% |
-$26,084 | $41,960 | $12,642 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Precision Systems Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 32.1% |
-$171,404 | $34,694 | $12,642 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 32.1% |
-$267,664 | $29,881 | $12,642 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 32.1% |
-$334,531 | $27,209 | $12,642 | $9,946 | 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.