Best Certificate Programs at Chippewa Valley Technical College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Chippewa Valley Technical College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$25,608
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,283
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Grad rate: 46.4% |
+$719,632 | $79,167 | $16,283 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 46.4% |
+$425,677 | $64,908 | $16,283 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.
Grad rate: 46.4% |
+$243,057 | $55,777 | $16,283 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 46.4% |
+$191,374 | $53,418 | $16,283 | $15,335 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 46.4% |
+$69,729 | $46,848 | $16,283 | $8,109 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Ground Transportation.
Grad rate: 46.4% |
+$6,759 | $43,716 | $16,283 | $8,354 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 46.4% |
-$196,783 | $32,975 | $16,283 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Carpenters.
Grad rate: 46.4% |
-$203,663 | $32,631 | $16,283 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 46.4% |
-$257,888 | $30,561 | $16,283 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 46.4% |
-$318,437 | $27,864 | $16,283 | $14,396 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Grad rate: 46.4% |
-$397,766 | $23,560 | $16,283 | $9,395 | 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.