Best Certificate Programs at McLennan Community College by ROI
Every Certificate major at McLennan 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
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$133,474
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,382
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 33.5% |
+$172,038 | $51,271 | $13,382 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Fire Protection.
Grad rate: 33.5% |
-$147 | $43,033 | $13,382 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 33.5% |
-$65,843 | $40,375 | $13,382 | $14,786 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 33.5% |
-$195,655 | $33,715 | $13,382 | $12,277 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 33.5% |
-$283,320 | $29,453 | $13,382 | $14,073 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Grad rate: 33.5% |
-$427,919 | $21,663 | $13,382 | $5,776 | 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.