Best Certificate Programs at Cabrillo College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Cabrillo College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$148,622
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$23,625
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: 35.3% |
+$1,096,705 | $99,029 | $23,625 | $15,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 35.3% |
+$1,013,795 | $93,871 | $23,625 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 35.3% |
+$442,955 | $65,329 | $23,625 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 35.3% |
+$239,255 | $55,144 | $23,625 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 35.3% |
+$95,575 | $47,960 | $23,625 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 35.3% |
-$85,105 | $38,926 | $23,625 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Sociology.
Grad rate: 35.3% |
-$151,705 | $35,596 | $23,625 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 35.3% |
-$179,105 | $34,226 | $23,625 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Grad rate: 35.3% |
-$189,585 | $33,702 | $23,625 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 35.3% |
-$226,911 | $32,336 | $23,625 | $7,412 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 35.3% |
-$421,025 | $22,130 | $23,625 | $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.