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.