Best Certificate Programs at Great Oaks Career Campuses by ROI
Every Certificate major at Great Oaks Career Campuses 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
-$107,181
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$11,824
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 73.1% |
+$165,327 | $51,983 | $11,824 | $16,673 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Grad rate: 73.1% |
-$87,229 | $38,780 | $11,824 | $8,152 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 73.1% |
-$93,409 | $38,562 | $11,824 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 73.1% |
-$144,561 | $35,920 | $11,824 | $8,250 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 73.1% |
-$183,009 | $33,851 | $11,824 | $6,078 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 73.1% |
-$300,205 | $28,031 | $11,824 | $6,668 | 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.