Best Certificate Programs at Northcentral Technical College by ROI

Every Certificate major at Northcentral 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

11

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$80,193

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$15,897

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Computer Programming.

Grad rate: 47.5%

 +$215,503 $53,570 $15,897 $0 Full ROI →
2 Computer Software and Media Applications.

Grad rate: 47.5%

 +$215,263 $53,558 $15,897 $0 Full ROI →
3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 47.5%

 +$53,063 $45,448 $15,897 $0 Full ROI →
4 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Grad rate: 47.5%

 -$36,757 $40,957 $15,897 $0 Full ROI →
5 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 47.5%

 -$54,444 $40,427 $15,897 $5,250 Full ROI →
6 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 47.5%

 -$80,561 $39,431 $15,897 $9,840 Full ROI →
7 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Grad rate: 47.5%

 -$86,299 $39,058 $15,897 $8,565 Full ROI →
8 Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Grad rate: 47.5%

 -$192,730 $33,867 $15,897 $10,499 Full ROI →
9 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

Grad rate: 47.5%

 -$212,594 $32,810 $15,897 $9,554 Full ROI →
10 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 47.5%

 -$299,098 $28,533 $15,897 $10,268 Full ROI →
11 Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 47.5%

 -$403,472 $23,769 $15,897 $17,004 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.