Best Certificate Programs at GateWay Community College-Central City by ROI
Every Certificate major at GateWay Community College-Central City ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$110,811
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$8,715
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 43.0% |
+$395,676 | $63,443 | $8,715 | $18,125 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 43.0% |
-$58,535 | $39,509 | $8,715 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 43.0% |
-$90,795 | $37,896 | $8,715 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 43.0% |
-$149,847 | $35,814 | $8,715 | $12,898 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 43.0% |
-$197,133 | $33,530 | $8,715 | $14,088 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Grad rate: 43.0% |
-$564,235 | $14,224 | $8,715 | $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.