Best Certificate Programs at ATA Career Education by ROI
Every Certificate major at ATA Career Education ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$346,055
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$30,619
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. | -$118,205 | $39,568 | $30,619 | $28,849 | Full ROI → |
| 2 | Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. | -$379,734 | $25,417 | $30,619 | $12,930 | Full ROI → |
| 3 | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | -$400,814 | $24,850 | $30,619 | $20,145 | Full ROI → |
| 4 | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | -$408,543 | $24,227 | $30,619 | $16,640 | Full ROI → |
| 5 | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | -$422,979 | $22,382 | $30,619 | $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.