Best Certificate Programs at Boise State University by ROI
Every Certificate major at Boise State University 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
+$164,949
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$25,387
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Grad rate: 60.8% |
+$232,674 | $56,454 | $25,387 | $22,977 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other.
Grad rate: 60.8% |
+$97,224 | $49,850 | $25,387 | $25,473 | 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.