Best Certificate Programs at Augusta Technical College by ROI

Every Certificate major at Augusta Technical 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

11

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$329,616

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$16,410

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Grad rate: 33.3%

-$52,050 $40,218 $16,410 $0 Full ROI →
2 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).

Grad rate: 33.3%

-$146,710 $35,485 $16,410 $0 Full ROI →
3 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Grad rate: 33.3%

-$206,750 $32,483 $16,410 $0 Full ROI →
4 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 33.3%

-$238,890 $30,876 $16,410 $0 Full ROI →
5 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.

Grad rate: 33.3%

-$253,861 $30,929 $16,410 $11,875 Full ROI →
6 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 33.3%

-$350,308 $25,765 $16,410 $6,814 Full ROI →
7 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 33.3%

-$370,050 $24,318 $16,410 $0 Full ROI →
8 Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.

Grad rate: 33.3%

-$433,970 $21,122 $16,410 $0 Full ROI →
9 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Grad rate: 33.3%

-$504,450 $17,598 $16,410 $0 Full ROI →
10 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Grad rate: 33.3%

-$524,870 $16,577 $16,410 $0 Full ROI →
11 Culinary Arts and Related Services.

Grad rate: 33.3%

-$543,870 $15,627 $16,410 $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.