Best Certificate Programs at Georgia Northwestern Technical College by ROI

Every Certificate major at Georgia Northwestern Technical 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

15

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$209,175

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$11,575

Cost of attendance

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

Grad rate: 41.1%

 +$373,285 $61,243 $11,575 $0 Full ROI →
2 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 41.1%

 -$31,635 $40,997 $11,575 $0 Full ROI →
3 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Grad rate: 41.1%

 -$72,775 $38,940 $11,575 $0 Full ROI →
4 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General.

Grad rate: 41.1%

 -$84,575 $38,350 $11,575 $0 Full ROI →
5 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

Grad rate: 41.1%

 -$92,740 $38,583 $11,575 $9,500 Full ROI →
6 Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Grad rate: 41.1%

 -$96,815 $37,738 $11,575 $0 Full ROI →
7 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).

Grad rate: 41.1%

 -$141,695 $35,494 $11,575 $0 Full ROI →
8 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 41.1%

 -$175,475 $33,805 $11,575 $0 Full ROI →
9 Ground Transportation.

Grad rate: 41.1%

 -$243,395 $30,409 $11,575 $0 Full ROI →
10 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 41.1%

 -$255,495 $29,804 $11,575 $0 Full ROI →
11 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 41.1%

 -$361,615 $24,498 $11,575 $0 Full ROI →
12 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 41.1%

 -$429,934 $21,419 $11,575 $4,992 Full ROI →
13 Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.

Grad rate: 41.1%

 -$441,175 $20,520 $11,575 $0 Full ROI →
14 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Grad rate: 41.1%

 -$482,935 $18,432 $11,575 $0 Full ROI →
15 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Grad rate: 41.1%

 -$600,655 $12,546 $11,575 $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.