Best Certificate Programs at Rio Grande Valley College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Rio Grande Valley College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$240,450
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,070
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: 74.5% |
-$24,273 | $43,254 | $26,070 | $17,247 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 74.5% |
-$456,628 | $21,076 | $26,070 | $8,947 | 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.