Best Certificate Programs at Glendale Community College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Glendale 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
-$29,218
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,056
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: 14.4% |
+$144,884 | $50,147 | $18,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Fire Protection.
Grad rate: 14.4% |
+$75,944 | $46,700 | $18,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 14.4% |
+$8,444 | $43,325 | $18,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 14.4% |
+$4,844 | $43,145 | $18,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 14.4% |
-$67,156 | $39,545 | $18,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Natural Sciences.
Grad rate: 14.4% |
-$113,816 | $37,212 | $18,056 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 14.4% |
-$257,676 | $30,019 | $18,056 | $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.