Best Certificate Programs at Phoenix College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Phoenix 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
-$41,810
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,033
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fire Protection.
Grad rate: 14.5% |
+$239,927 | $54,898 | $18,033 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 14.5% |
+$155,343 | $51,908 | $18,033 | $18,358 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 14.5% |
+$37,947 | $44,799 | $18,033 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 14.5% |
+$30,699 | $45,068 | $18,033 | $9,354 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 14.5% |
-$121,913 | $36,806 | $18,033 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 14.5% |
-$256,273 | $30,088 | $18,033 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
American Sign Language.
Grad rate: 14.5% |
-$378,403 | $25,129 | $18,033 | $17,000 | 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.