Best Certificate Programs at Northeast Iowa Community College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Northeast Iowa Community College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
12
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$106,008
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$16,720
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Agricultural Mechanization.
Grad rate: 48.1% |
+$146,475 | $50,666 | $16,720 | $7,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 48.1% |
+$140,540 | $51,132 | $16,720 | $18,800 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 48.1% |
+$136,571 | $51,255 | $16,720 | $23,562 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 48.1% |
+$26,023 | $44,507 | $16,720 | $5,479 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Grad rate: 48.1% |
-$960 | $42,788 | $16,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 48.1% |
-$14,945 | $42,460 | $16,720 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 48.1% |
-$208,553 | $32,923 | $16,720 | $7,625 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 48.1% |
-$226,260 | $31,523 | $16,720 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 48.1% |
-$283,223 | $29,629 | $16,720 | $14,136 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.
Grad rate: 48.1% |
-$288,298 | $29,219 | $16,720 | $11,821 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 48.1% |
-$311,052 | $28,608 | $16,720 | $19,624 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.
Grad rate: 48.1% |
-$388,420 | $23,415 | $16,720 | $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.