Best Certificate Programs at Central Georgia Technical College by ROI

Every Certificate major at Central Georgia 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

-$324,977

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$11,885

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).

Grad rate: 42.4%

 -$128,027 $37,121 $11,885 $13,750 Full ROI →
2 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Grad rate: 42.4%

 -$147,830 $35,979 $11,885 $11,500 Full ROI →
3 Ground Transportation.

Grad rate: 42.4%

 -$197,525 $32,718 $11,885 $0 Full ROI →
4 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

Grad rate: 42.4%

 -$204,251 $33,494 $11,885 $16,479 Full ROI →
5 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 42.4%

 -$218,222 $32,240 $11,885 $8,250 Full ROI →
6 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 42.4%

 -$243,770 $30,743 $11,885 $4,997 Full ROI →
7 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 42.4%

 -$364,585 $24,365 $11,885 $0 Full ROI →
8 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 42.4%

 -$406,145 $22,287 $11,885 $0 Full ROI →
9 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Grad rate: 42.4%

 -$515,045 $16,842 $11,885 $0 Full ROI →
10 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Grad rate: 42.4%

 -$537,887 $16,187 $11,885 $7,217 Full ROI →
11 Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.

Grad rate: 42.4%

 -$611,460 $12,517 $11,885 $7,345 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.