Best Certificate Programs at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield by ROI
Every Certificate major at San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield 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
-$229,917
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,139
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.
Grad rate: 45.7% |
+$150,816 | $51,589 | $28,139 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Grad rate: 45.7% |
+$98,511 | $49,210 | $28,139 | $13,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 45.7% |
-$386,784 | $24,709 | $28,139 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 45.7% |
-$400,324 | $24,032 | $28,139 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 45.7% |
-$411,562 | $23,522 | $28,139 | $10,269 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 45.7% |
-$430,160 | $22,616 | $28,139 | $10,623 | 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.