Best Certificate Programs at Institute of Technology by ROI
Every Certificate major at Institute of Technology ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$305,950
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,599
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 72.7% |
-$10,189 | $44,049 | $28,599 | $16,719 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Grad rate: 72.7% |
-$171,944 | $35,474 | $28,599 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 72.7% |
-$326,544 | $27,744 | $28,599 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Grad rate: 72.7% |
-$416,439 | $22,608 | $28,599 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 72.7% |
-$445,124 | $21,815 | $28,599 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 72.7% |
-$465,464 | $20,798 | $28,599 | $9,500 | 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.