Best Certificate Programs at El Paso Community College by ROI

Every Certificate major at El Paso 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

14

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$182,463

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$12,741

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Grad rate: 21.3%

 +$440,159 $64,645 $12,741 $0 Full ROI →
2 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

Grad rate: 21.3%

 +$209,059 $53,090 $12,741 $0 Full ROI →
3 Fire Protection.

Grad rate: 21.3%

 +$144,699 $49,872 $12,741 $0 Full ROI →
4 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 21.3%

 -$138,861 $35,694 $12,741 $0 Full ROI →
5 Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Grad rate: 21.3%

 -$155,201 $34,877 $12,741 $0 Full ROI →
6 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 21.3%

 -$179,461 $33,664 $12,741 $0 Full ROI →
7 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.

Grad rate: 21.3%

 -$221,701 $31,552 $12,741 $0 Full ROI →
8 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 21.3%

 -$272,461 $29,014 $12,741 $0 Full ROI →
9 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 21.3%

 -$299,761 $27,649 $12,741 $0 Full ROI →
10 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).

Grad rate: 21.3%

 -$302,961 $27,489 $12,741 $0 Full ROI →
11 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Grad rate: 21.3%

 -$370,541 $24,110 $12,741 $0 Full ROI →
12 Culinary Arts and Related Services.

Grad rate: 21.3%

 -$393,721 $22,951 $12,741 $0 Full ROI →
13 Legal Support Services.

Grad rate: 21.3%

 -$499,441 $17,665 $12,741 $0 Full ROI →
14 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.

Grad rate: 21.3%

 -$514,301 $16,922 $12,741 $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.