Best Certificate Programs at Central Coast College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Central Coast College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$243,000
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$30,028
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 86.8% |
-$137,108 | $36,646 | $30,028 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 86.8% |
-$179,588 | $34,522 | $30,028 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 86.8% |
-$245,008 | $31,251 | $30,028 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 86.8% |
-$280,188 | $29,492 | $30,028 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 86.8% |
-$284,908 | $29,256 | $30,028 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 86.8% |
-$331,201 | $27,453 | $30,028 | $7,580 | 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.