Best Certificate Programs at Front Range Community College by ROI

Every Certificate major at Front Range 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

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$149,356

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$18,087

Cost of attendance

#	Major	20-Yr Net ROI	Median Salary	Annual Cost	Avg Debt
1	Geography and Cartography. Grad rate: 28.6%	+$35,215	$46,039	$18,087	$20,354	Full ROI →
2	Accounting and Related Services. Grad rate: 28.6%	-$7,803	$43,822	$18,087	$19,375	Full ROI →
3	Computer and Information Sciences, General. Grad rate: 28.6%	-$14,025	$43,472	$18,087	$18,799	Full ROI →
4	Precision Metal Working. Grad rate: 28.6%	-$27,075	$42,114	$18,087	$8,347	Full ROI →
5	Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. Grad rate: 28.6%	-$27,481	$42,415	$18,087	$13,107	Full ROI →
6	Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. Grad rate: 28.6%	-$134,967	$36,156	$18,087	$0	Full ROI →
7	Business Administration, Management and Operations. Grad rate: 28.6%	-$142,537	$36,655	$18,087	$13,000	Full ROI →
8	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. Grad rate: 28.6%	-$177,372	$34,970	$18,087	$13,841	Full ROI →
9	Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. Grad rate: 28.6%	-$243,707	$31,799	$18,087	$16,000	Full ROI →
10	Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. Grad rate: 28.6%	-$284,832	$29,612	$18,087	$14,063	Full ROI →
11	Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. Grad rate: 28.6%	-$346,527	$26,523	$18,087	$14,000	Full ROI →
12	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. Grad rate: 28.6%	-$421,169	$22,936	$18,087	$16,150	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.