Best Certificate Programs at Central Lakes College-Brainerd by ROI
Every Certificate major at Central Lakes College-Brainerd ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$118,900
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,003
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 47.2% |
+$506,897 | $68,245 | $18,003 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Ground Transportation.
Grad rate: 47.2% |
+$242,134 | $55,739 | $18,003 | $10,846 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 47.2% |
+$235,937 | $54,697 | $18,003 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 47.2% |
+$114,852 | $49,014 | $18,003 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 47.2% |
+$96,497 | $47,725 | $18,003 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 47.2% |
-$31,753 | $42,568 | $18,003 | $18,600 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 47.2% |
-$56,418 | $40,518 | $18,003 | $6,500 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 47.2% |
-$156,943 | $35,053 | $18,003 | $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.