Best Certificate Programs at Temple University by ROI
Every Certificate major at Temple University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
2
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$24,079
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$39,799
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Grad rate: 76.3% |
+$32,381 | $45,609 | $39,799 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 76.3% |
-$80,539 | $39,963 | $39,799 | $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.