Best Certificate Programs at CET-San Jose by ROI

Every Certificate major at CET-San Jose ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Programs Analyzed

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$373,050

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$21,117

Cost of attendance

#	Major	20-Yr Net ROI	Median Salary	Annual Cost	Avg Debt
1	Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology. Grad rate: 65.4%	-$96,797	$38,783	$21,117	$8,400	Full ROI →
2	Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. Grad rate: 65.4%	-$162,213	$35,435	$21,117	$7,257	Full ROI →
3	Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). Grad rate: 65.4%	-$201,533	$33,395	$21,117	$6,160	Full ROI →
4	Ground Transportation. Grad rate: 65.4%	-$228,834	$32,063	$21,117	$6,650	Full ROI →
5	Precision Metal Working. Grad rate: 65.4%	-$317,029	$27,773	$21,117	$8,424	Full ROI →
6	Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. Grad rate: 65.4%	-$353,117	$25,400	$21,117	$0	Full ROI →
7	Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. Grad rate: 65.4%	-$360,409	$25,476	$21,117	$6,528	Full ROI →
8	Culinary Arts and Related Services. Grad rate: 65.4%	-$430,457	$21,533	$21,117	$0	Full ROI →
9	Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. Grad rate: 65.4%	-$431,213	$21,893	$21,117	$5,894	Full ROI →
10	Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection. Grad rate: 65.4%	-$452,750	$20,852	$21,117	$6,425	Full ROI →
11	Health and Medical Administrative Services. Grad rate: 65.4%	-$516,062	$17,651	$21,117	$5,900	Full ROI →
12	Housing and Human Environments. Grad rate: 65.4%	-$523,637	$16,874	$21,117	$0	Full ROI →
13	Accounting and Related Services. Grad rate: 65.4%	-$534,761	$16,772	$21,117	$6,729	Full ROI →
14	General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations. Grad rate: 65.4%	-$613,897	$12,361	$21,117	$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.