Best Certificate Programs at Community College of Philadelphia by ROI
Every Certificate major at Community College of Philadelphia 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
-$104,175
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$19,070
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Data Processing.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
+$57,550 | $45,831 | $19,070 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$3,190 | $42,794 | $19,070 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$69,630 | $39,472 | $19,070 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Social Work.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$126,510 | $36,628 | $19,070 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Human Services, General.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$127,090 | $36,599 | $19,070 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$140,730 | $35,917 | $19,070 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$211,130 | $32,397 | $19,070 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 17.7% |
-$212,670 | $32,320 | $19,070 | $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.