Best Certificate Programs at Hillsborough Community College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Hillsborough 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
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$68,346
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$10,168
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fire Protection.
Grad rate: 33.2% |
+$302,459 | $58,626 | $10,168 | $14,735 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 33.2% |
+$205,464 | $54,059 | $10,168 | $18,924 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 33.2% |
+$75,917 | $47,283 | $10,168 | $14,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 33.2% |
-$63,728 | $40,132 | $10,168 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 33.2% |
-$178,380 | $34,121 | $10,168 | $7,876 | 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.