Best Certificate Programs at Community College of Denver by ROI
Every Certificate major at Community College of Denver ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$59,321
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,377
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 16.8% |
+$308,833 | $59,103 | $18,377 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 16.8% |
+$103,283 | $48,083 | $18,377 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 16.8% |
-$65,245 | $41,851 | $18,377 | $32,510 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 16.8% |
-$251,417 | $31,158 | $18,377 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 16.8% |
-$392,063 | $24,286 | $18,377 | $14,375 | 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.