Best Certificate Programs at Red Rocks Community College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Red Rocks 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
+$108,375
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,048
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
+$819,782 | $85,388 | $18,048 | $22,170 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
+$337,661 | $60,978 | $18,048 | $17,667 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
+$169,732 | $51,389 | $18,048 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
-$124,128 | $36,696 | $18,048 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
-$239,146 | $31,418 | $18,048 | $7,006 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 38.0% |
-$313,648 | $27,220 | $18,048 | $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.