Best Certificate Programs at Hennepin Technical College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Hennepin 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
+$125,944
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,830
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Grad rate: 38.1% |
+$307,450 | $58,164 | $15,830 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 38.1% |
+$293,390 | $57,461 | $15,830 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 38.1% |
+$264,467 | $57,355 | $15,830 | $19,854 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 38.1% |
+$245,515 | $55,697 | $15,830 | $9,329 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 38.1% |
-$6,327 | $43,032 | $15,830 | $8,250 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 38.1% |
-$103,174 | $38,384 | $15,830 | $11,129 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 38.1% |
-$119,710 | $36,806 | $15,830 | $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.