Best Certificate Programs at Tarrant County College District by ROI
Every Certificate major at Tarrant County College District ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
15
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$11,526
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,720
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fire Protection.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
+$803,000 | $82,736 | $11,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
+$327,100 | $58,941 | $11,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
+$239,110 | $55,689 | $11,720 | $17,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
+$212,975 | $54,063 | $11,720 | $12,270 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
+$182,113 | $52,257 | $11,720 | $8,375 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
+$160,740 | $50,623 | $11,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Electrical Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
+$80,040 | $46,588 | $11,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
-$68,980 | $39,137 | $11,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
-$112,140 | $36,979 | $11,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
-$161,860 | $35,573 | $11,720 | $16,000 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
-$251,509 | $31,762 | $11,720 | $25,948 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
American Sign Language.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
-$268,020 | $29,185 | $11,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
-$282,260 | $28,473 | $11,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
-$308,200 | $27,176 | $11,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 15 |
Real Estate.
Grad rate: 22.7% |
-$379,214 | $24,638 | $11,720 | $15,003 | 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.