Best Certificate Programs at Northern Arizona University by ROI
Every Certificate major at Northern Arizona University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
11
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$184,307
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,495
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Grad rate: 58.0% |
+$661,303 | $77,930 | $29,495 | $20,594 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 58.0% |
+$421,285 | $64,539 | $29,495 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Management Information Systems and Services.
Grad rate: 58.0% |
+$385,282 | $64,207 | $29,495 | $21,750 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Grad rate: 58.0% |
+$370,525 | $62,001 | $29,495 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business/Managerial Economics.
Grad rate: 58.0% |
+$238,019 | $56,818 | $29,495 | $21,367 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Grad rate: 58.0% |
+$119,929 | $50,614 | $29,495 | $16,930 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Forestry.
Grad rate: 58.0% |
+$104,878 | $50,131 | $29,495 | $20,923 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Grad rate: 58.0% |
+$24,580 | $45,966 | $29,495 | $18,700 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Grad rate: 58.0% |
+$21,285 | $45,902 | $29,495 | $20,192 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management.
Grad rate: 58.0% |
-$103,595 | $39,645 | $29,495 | $20,000 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
English Language and Literature, General.
Grad rate: 58.0% |
-$216,116 | $33,932 | $29,495 | $18,712 | 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.