Best Certificate Programs at Central Piedmont Community College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Central Piedmont Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$51,313
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$10,951
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 24.3% |
+$165,549 | $50,825 | $10,951 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Management Information Systems and Services.
Grad rate: 24.3% |
+$71,469 | $46,121 | $10,951 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 24.3% |
-$2,131 | $42,441 | $10,951 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 24.3% |
-$44,311 | $40,332 | $10,951 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 24.3% |
-$109,547 | $37,800 | $10,951 | $10,812 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teaching Assistants/Aides.
Grad rate: 24.3% |
-$202,191 | $32,438 | $10,951 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 24.3% |
-$238,031 | $30,646 | $10,951 | $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.