Best Certificate Programs at Delta College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Delta 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
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$151,401
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,953
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 15.9% |
+$20,707 | $43,633 | $11,953 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 15.9% |
-$123,233 | $36,436 | $11,953 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 15.9% |
-$172,753 | $33,960 | $11,953 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 15.9% |
-$229,233 | $31,136 | $11,953 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 15.9% |
-$252,493 | $29,973 | $11,953 | $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.