Best Certificate Programs at GateWay Community College by ROI
Every Certificate major at GateWay 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
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$96,938
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,316
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
+$386,075 | $63,443 | $18,316 | $18,125 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Fine and Studio Arts.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
+$43,904 | $45,111 | $18,316 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$68,136 | $39,509 | $18,316 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$100,396 | $37,896 | $18,316 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$159,448 | $35,814 | $18,316 | $12,898 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$206,734 | $33,530 | $18,316 | $14,088 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Grad rate: 19.6% |
-$573,836 | $14,224 | $18,316 | $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.