Best Certificate Programs at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia by ROI
Every Certificate major at Lincoln College of Technology-Columbia ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Programs Analyzed
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$180,923
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$34,342
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 63.0% |
-$64,409 | $41,256 | $34,342 | $11,250 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 63.0% |
-$130,637 | $37,968 | $34,342 | $11,597 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Grad rate: 63.0% |
-$151,190 | $37,071 | $34,342 | $13,532 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 63.0% |
-$210,997 | $34,121 | $34,342 | $14,130 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 63.0% |
-$347,382 | $27,221 | $34,342 | $12,934 | 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.