Best Certificate Programs at Madison Area Technical College by ROI

Every Certificate major at Madison Area 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

3

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$17,761

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$17,215

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

Grad rate: 24.4%

+$198,265 $52,774 $17,215 $0 Full ROI →
2 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 24.4%

+$77,700 $47,387 $17,215 $9,500 Full ROI →
3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 24.4%

-$222,680 $32,368 $17,215 $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.