Best Certificate Programs at Indiana University-Indianapolis by ROI
Every Certificate major at Indiana University-Indianapolis ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$64,720
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$22,216
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 55.1% |
+$406,429 | $64,862 | $22,216 | $21,181 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Human Resources Management and Services.
Grad rate: 55.1% |
+$235,164 | $56,585 | $22,216 | $25,422 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 55.1% |
+$230,504 | $54,636 | $22,216 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 55.1% |
+$92,478 | $49,346 | $22,216 | $23,871 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 55.1% |
+$87,385 | $48,910 | $22,216 | $21,184 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Human Services, General.
Grad rate: 55.1% |
+$15,144 | $43,868 | $22,216 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 55.1% |
-$7,211 | $44,404 | $22,216 | $24,500 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Grad rate: 55.1% |
-$15,230 | $43,903 | $22,216 | $23,018 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 55.1% |
-$56,766 | $41,755 | $22,216 | $21,963 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 55.1% |
-$109,360 | $39,191 | $22,216 | $22,937 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 55.1% |
-$166,616 | $34,780 | $22,216 | $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.