Best Certificate Programs at Des Moines Area Community College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Des Moines Area Community 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
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$149,682
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,664
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 34.0% |
+$136,522 | $50,394 | $15,664 | $11,625 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science.
Grad rate: 34.0% |
-$19,894 | $43,476 | $15,664 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 34.0% |
-$164,414 | $35,710 | $15,664 | $17,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Design and Applied Arts.
Grad rate: 34.0% |
-$215,564 | $32,005 | $15,664 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 34.0% |
-$250,389 | $31,130 | $15,664 | $12,834 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 34.0% |
-$260,309 | $30,409 | $15,664 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 34.0% |
-$273,729 | $29,468 | $15,664 | $5,500 | 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.