Best Certificate Programs at Grand Rapids Community College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Grand Rapids 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
10
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$186,050
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,255
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 18.5% |
+$365,325 | $61,862 | $16,255 | $11,600 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Grad rate: 18.5% |
-$37,309 | $41,400 | $16,255 | $6,707 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 18.5% |
-$46,502 | $41,393 | $16,255 | $13,413 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Grad rate: 18.5% |
-$130,035 | $36,311 | $16,255 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 18.5% |
-$216,416 | $32,428 | $16,255 | $6,460 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 18.5% |
-$240,244 | $31,107 | $16,255 | $4,540 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 18.5% |
-$342,915 | $25,667 | $16,255 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.
Grad rate: 18.5% |
-$373,916 | $24,553 | $16,255 | $6,460 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 18.5% |
-$412,563 | $23,003 | $16,255 | $12,125 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 18.5% |
-$425,928 | $22,003 | $16,255 | $7,210 | 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.