Best Certificate Programs at ATA College by ROI
Every Certificate major at ATA 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
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$374,619
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$31,263
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$118,849 | $39,568 | $31,263 | $28,849 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$380,378 | $25,417 | $31,263 | $12,930 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$401,458 | $24,850 | $31,263 | $20,145 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$409,187 | $24,227 | $31,263 | $16,640 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$423,623 | $22,382 | $31,263 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 35.1% |
-$514,223 | $17,852 | $31,263 | $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.