Best Certificate Programs at Dakota County Technical College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Dakota County Technical 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
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$128,873
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,792
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Human Resources Management and Services.
Grad rate: 49.5% |
+$432,428 | $64,411 | $15,792 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Grad rate: 49.5% |
+$322,198 | $59,642 | $15,792 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 49.5% |
+$274,528 | $56,516 | $15,792 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 49.5% |
+$266,908 | $56,135 | $15,792 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 49.5% |
-$4,437 | $42,939 | $15,792 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 49.5% |
-$20,545 | $42,708 | $15,792 | $14,010 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 49.5% |
-$88,992 | $38,340 | $15,792 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 49.5% |
-$151,102 | $35,977 | $15,792 | $11,000 | 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.