Best Certificate Programs at Guilford Technical Community College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Guilford Technical Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
14
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$233,344
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,425
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 29.5% |
+$91,947 | $48,241 | $18,425 | $10,702 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 29.5% |
-$69,350 | $40,635 | $18,425 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 29.5% |
-$109,825 | $38,780 | $18,425 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 29.5% |
-$123,425 | $36,750 | $18,425 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 29.5% |
-$169,251 | $35,353 | $18,425 | $13,249 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Human Resources Management and Services.
Grad rate: 29.5% |
-$246,285 | $30,607 | $18,425 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 29.5% |
-$247,520 | $32,199 | $18,425 | $24,500 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 29.5% |
-$251,330 | $31,536 | $18,425 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 29.5% |
-$251,725 | $30,335 | $18,425 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 29.5% |
-$314,045 | $28,685 | $18,425 | $21,719 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 29.5% |
-$329,152 | $28,605 | $18,425 | $31,724 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Grad rate: 29.5% |
-$374,605 | $25,271 | $18,425 | $16,000 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 29.5% |
-$379,562 | $25,580 | $18,425 | $24,250 | Full ROI → |
| 14 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 29.5% |
-$492,687 | $19,620 | $18,425 | $19,750 | 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.