Best Certificate Programs at Austin Community College District by ROI
Every Certificate major at Austin Community College District ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
9
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$207,391
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,156
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 16.1% |
+$582,941 | $73,183 | $11,156 | $21,898 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 16.1% |
+$403,418 | $63,522 | $11,156 | $11,752 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer Programming.
Grad rate: 16.1% |
+$336,071 | $60,809 | $11,156 | $21,446 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Fire Protection.
Grad rate: 16.1% |
+$315,087 | $59,080 | $11,156 | $11,375 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 16.1% |
+$210,329 | $54,323 | $11,156 | $18,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 16.1% |
+$137,504 | $49,433 | $11,156 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 16.1% |
+$70,963 | $46,874 | $11,156 | $11,378 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 16.1% |
-$10,310 | $43,110 | $11,156 | $15,818 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
American Sign Language.
Grad rate: 16.1% |
-$179,484 | $34,191 | $11,156 | $8,999 | 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.