Best Certificate Programs at Alexandria Technical & Community College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Alexandria Technical & 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
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$4,734
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,962
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 60.9% |
+$214,359 | $54,935 | $18,962 | $18,799 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 60.9% |
+$106,873 | $48,933 | $18,962 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Ground Transportation.
Grad rate: 60.9% |
+$55,278 | $45,712 | $18,962 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 60.9% |
+$38,458 | $45,681 | $18,962 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Carpenters.
Grad rate: 60.9% |
-$61,662 | $39,865 | $18,962 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 60.9% |
-$163,397 | $35,701 | $18,962 | $13,671 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 60.9% |
-$223,049 | $33,500 | $18,962 | $25,250 | 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.