Best Certificate Programs at Dallas College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Dallas College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
16
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$56,041
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$9,641
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
+$675,064 | $77,214 | $9,641 | $14,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
+$153,839 | $50,174 | $9,641 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer Programming.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
+$96,464 | $48,595 | $9,641 | $19,107 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
+$71,123 | $46,680 | $9,641 | $9,508 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
+$47,045 | $45,757 | $9,641 | $13,669 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$62,851 | $40,082 | $9,641 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$84,956 | $39,078 | $9,641 | $12,500 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$97,323 | $38,272 | $9,641 | $9,720 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$108,301 | $38,245 | $9,641 | $17,452 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$126,184 | $37,121 | $9,641 | $14,047 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$169,236 | $35,100 | $9,641 | $15,997 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$178,281 | $33,568 | $9,641 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$209,241 | $32,020 | $9,641 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Real Estate.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$224,196 | $32,424 | $9,641 | $17,063 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Data Processing.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$287,710 | $28,820 | $9,641 | $10,718 | Full ROI → |
| 16 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$391,916 | $24,132 | $9,641 | $18,456 | 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.