Best Certificate Programs at Mid-State Technical College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Mid-State 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
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$87,532
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,448
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 48.2% |
+$361,877 | $61,980 | $15,448 | $16,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 48.2% |
+$11,359 | $43,661 | $15,448 | $4,750 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 48.2% |
-$161,225 | $35,452 | $15,448 | $10,976 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 48.2% |
-$195,328 | $33,006 | $15,448 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 48.2% |
-$264,154 | $30,318 | $15,448 | $11,160 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 48.2% |
-$277,726 | $29,534 | $15,448 | $9,599 | 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.