Best Certificate Programs at Hawkeye Community College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Hawkeye 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
-$179,260
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,065
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 32.3% |
-$8,314 | $42,869 | $15,065 | $7,874 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 32.3% |
-$34,265 | $41,040 | $15,065 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Ground Transportation.
Grad rate: 32.3% |
-$60,605 | $39,723 | $15,065 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 32.3% |
-$215,423 | $32,868 | $15,065 | $13,125 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 32.3% |
-$279,985 | $28,754 | $15,065 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 32.3% |
-$293,225 | $28,092 | $15,065 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Agricultural Production Operations.
Grad rate: 32.3% |
-$363,005 | $24,603 | $15,065 | $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.