Best Certificate Programs at San Jacinto Community College by ROI

Every Certificate major at San Jacinto 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

10

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$34,716

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$14,990

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Physical Science Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 +$613,910 $73,445 $14,990 $0 Full ROI →
2 Fire Protection.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 +$402,730 $62,886 $14,990 $0 Full ROI →
3 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 +$317,032 $59,563 $14,990 $14,250 Full ROI →
4 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 +$120,690 $48,784 $14,990 $0 Full ROI →
5 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$73,550 $39,072 $14,990 $0 Full ROI →
6 Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$136,570 $37,001 $14,990 $16,000 Full ROI →
7 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$244,710 $30,514 $14,990 $0 Full ROI →
8 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$306,171 $28,040 $14,990 $8,875 Full ROI →
9 Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$461,790 $19,660 $14,990 $0 Full ROI →
10 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$578,737 $14,406 $14,990 $8,791 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.