Best Certificate Programs at Georgia Piedmont Technical College by ROI

Every Certificate major at Georgia Piedmont 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

7

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$248,636

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$15,977

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Ground Transportation.

Grad rate: 36.2%

+$108,102 $48,917 $15,977 $10,563 Full ROI →
2 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

Grad rate: 36.2%

+$8,649 $44,632 $15,977 $20,751 Full ROI →
3 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).

Grad rate: 36.2%

-$122,197 $36,689 $15,977 $0 Full ROI →
4 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 36.2%

-$287,957 $28,401 $15,977 $0 Full ROI →
5 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 36.2%

-$352,437 $25,177 $15,977 $0 Full ROI →
6 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Grad rate: 36.2%

-$547,037 $15,447 $15,977 $0 Full ROI →
7 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Grad rate: 36.2%

-$547,577 $15,420 $15,977 $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.