Best Certificate Programs at Chattanooga State Community College by ROI

Every Certificate major at Chattanooga State Community 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

10

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$155,905

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$13,214

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.

Grad rate: 21.7%

 +$266,686 $55,995 $13,214 $0 Full ROI →
2 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.

Grad rate: 21.7%

 +$144,256 $50,346 $13,214 $7,000 Full ROI →
3 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

Grad rate: 21.7%

 -$81,985 $39,363 $13,214 $11,875 Full ROI →
4 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 21.7%

 -$124,578 $36,743 $13,214 $4,611 Full ROI →
5 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).

Grad rate: 21.7%

 -$171,479 $34,458 $13,214 $5,500 Full ROI →
6 Ground Transportation.

Grad rate: 21.7%

 -$215,309 $32,712 $13,214 $12,100 Full ROI →
7 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 21.7%

 -$223,559 $31,854 $13,214 $5,500 Full ROI →
8 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Grad rate: 21.7%

 -$239,320 $31,826 $13,214 $16,760 Full ROI →
9 Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Grad rate: 21.7%

 -$450,954 $20,113 $13,214 $0 Full ROI →
10 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Grad rate: 21.7%

 -$462,811 $20,077 $13,214 $8,250 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.