Best Certificate Programs at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City by ROI
Every Certificate major at Metropolitan Community College-Kansas City ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$60,577
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,162
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Grad rate: 28.9% |
+$112,758 | $48,346 | $14,162 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Fire Protection.
Grad rate: 28.9% |
+$103,825 | $48,490 | $14,162 | $8,750 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 28.9% |
+$31,809 | $44,624 | $14,162 | $4,821 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 28.9% |
-$6,084 | $43,846 | $14,162 | $21,365 | 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.