Best Certificate Programs at Rochester Community and Technical College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Rochester Community and Technical 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
-$62,700
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,814
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.
Grad rate: 25.2% |
+$442,966 | $65,039 | $17,814 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 25.2% |
-$89,854 | $39,208 | $17,814 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 25.2% |
-$102,814 | $37,750 | $17,814 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 25.2% |
-$140,381 | $37,237 | $17,814 | $20,228 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Carpenters.
Grad rate: 25.2% |
-$151,954 | $35,293 | $17,814 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 25.2% |
-$173,914 | $34,195 | $17,814 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 25.2% |
-$222,953 | $34,155 | $17,814 | $35,733 | 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.