Best Certificate Programs at Metro Technology Centers by ROI
Every Certificate major at Metro Technology Centers ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$221,034
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,420
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 48.2% |
+$241,225 | $55,526 | $12,420 | $12,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 48.2% |
+$13,850 | $44,326 | $12,420 | $15,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 48.2% |
-$10,440 | $43,449 | $12,420 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Grad rate: 48.2% |
-$293,880 | $27,927 | $12,420 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 48.2% |
-$560,260 | $14,608 | $12,420 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 48.2% |
-$716,700 | $6,786 | $12,420 | $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.