Best Certificate Programs at Charter College by ROI

Every Certificate major at Charter College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Certificate Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree

Programs Analyzed

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$256,697

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$31,188

Cost of attendance

#	Major	20-Yr Net ROI	Median Salary	Annual Cost	Avg Debt
1	Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. Grad rate: 56.2%	+$220,232	$54,571	$31,188	$0	Full ROI →
2	Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). Grad rate: 56.2%	-$123,080	$38,401	$31,188	$14,750	Full ROI →
3	Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. Grad rate: 56.2%	-$175,376	$35,791	$31,188	$14,821	Full ROI →
4	Precision Metal Working. Grad rate: 56.2%	-$187,648	$35,214	$31,188	$15,363	Full ROI →
5	Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. Grad rate: 56.2%	-$279,828	$30,514	$31,188	$14,015	Full ROI →
6	Accounting and Related Services. Grad rate: 56.2%	-$300,288	$28,545	$31,188	$0	Full ROI →
7	Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. Grad rate: 56.2%	-$300,633	$29,570	$31,188	$15,441	Full ROI →
8	Health and Medical Administrative Services. Grad rate: 56.2%	-$331,070	$28,069	$31,188	$15,750	Full ROI →
9	Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. Grad rate: 56.2%	-$339,293	$27,520	$31,188	$13,708	Full ROI →
10	Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians. Grad rate: 56.2%	-$353,168	$26,760	$31,188	$12,726	Full ROI →
11	Legal Support Services. Grad rate: 56.2%	-$382,908	$24,414	$31,188	$0	Full ROI →
12	Hospitality Administration/Management. Grad rate: 56.2%	-$527,308	$17,194	$31,188	$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.