Best Certificate Programs at Apex Technical School by ROI
Every Certificate major at Apex Technical School ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$200,451
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$21,530
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
-$98,775 | $38,779 | $21,530 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
-$125,695 | $37,433 | $21,530 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Grad rate: 74.1% |
-$136,575 | $36,889 | $21,530 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
-$206,555 | $33,390 | $21,530 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
-$317,015 | $27,867 | $21,530 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Construction Trades, General.
Grad rate: 74.1% |
-$318,095 | $27,813 | $21,530 | $9,500 | 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.