Best Certificate Programs at Arapahoe Community College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Arapahoe 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
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$45,136
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,348
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
+$226,189 | $54,900 | $16,348 | $11,454 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
+$195,768 | $54,047 | $16,348 | $21,351 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
+$24,412 | $44,038 | $16,348 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$83,896 | $39,835 | $16,348 | $17,962 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 26.7% |
-$136,788 | $35,978 | $16,348 | $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.