Top 50 Best Certificate Programs in Vermont by ROI
Every Certificate program in Vermont ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment across all majors. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs in Vermont
3
Colleges with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$104,286
Across all Vermont programs
Average Annual Cost
$32,682
Cost of attendance
| # | College | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vermont State University
Grad rate: 49.9% |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | +$203,978 | $54,687 | $30,074 | $14,583 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Advanced Welding Institute
Grad rate: 91.6% |
Precision Metal Working. | -$132,915 | $37,478 | $35,622 | $5,077 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
O'Briens Aveda Institute
Grad rate: 61.4% |
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | -$383,923 | $25,085 | $32,350 | $9,832 | 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.