Best Certificate Programs at Ivy Tech Community College by ROI

Every Certificate major at Ivy Tech Community 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

25

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$164,539

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$13,891

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 +$545,769 $69,983 $13,891 $0 Full ROI →
2 Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 +$68,949 $46,142 $13,891 $0 Full ROI →
3 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 +$62,061 $46,764 $13,891 $14,317 Full ROI →
4 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 +$60,989 $45,744 $13,891 $0 Full ROI →
5 Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 +$21,458 $44,459 $13,891 $10,245 Full ROI →
6 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$41,390 $41,026 $13,891 $5,940 Full ROI →
7 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$72,193 $39,516 $13,891 $6,387 Full ROI →
8 Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$119,060 $37,905 $13,891 $17,237 Full ROI →
9 Human Resources Management and Services.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$132,163 $37,035 $13,891 $14,054 Full ROI →
10 Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$132,835 $36,855 $13,891 $11,885 Full ROI →
11 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$145,181 $35,908 $13,891 $7,000 Full ROI →
12 Accounting and Related Services.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$182,060 $34,154 $13,891 $8,333 Full ROI →
13 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$204,011 $33,105 $13,891 $9,052 Full ROI →
14 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$250,020 $30,951 $13,891 $11,222 Full ROI →
15 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$253,719 $30,692 $13,891 $10,125 Full ROI →
16 Health Aides/Attendants/Orderlies.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$269,151 $29,237 $13,891 $0 Full ROI →
17 Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$272,491 $29,070 $13,891 $0 Full ROI →
18 Hospitality Administration/Management.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$292,351 $28,077 $13,891 $0 Full ROI →
19 Design and Applied Arts.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$303,051 $27,542 $13,891 $0 Full ROI →
20 Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$333,072 $26,932 $13,891 $13,201 Full ROI →
21 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$336,335 $26,593 $13,891 $10,596 Full ROI →
22 Culinary Arts and Related Services.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$352,971 $25,046 $13,891 $0 Full ROI →
23 Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$380,848 $24,415 $13,891 $11,302 Full ROI →
24 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$399,861 $23,714 $13,891 $15,000 Full ROI →
25 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 33.3%

 -$399,951 $23,912 $13,891 $18,000 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.