Best Certificate Programs at Northern Virginia Community College by ROI

Every Certificate major at Northern Virginia Community 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

5

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

+$6,181

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$15,821

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Accounting and Related Services.

Grad rate: 36.3%

+$435,425 $65,714 $15,821 $17,062 Full ROI →
2 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Grad rate: 36.3%

+$109,239 $48,253 $15,821 $0 Full ROI →
3 Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Grad rate: 36.3%

-$48,044 $41,111 $15,821 $10,699 Full ROI →
4 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Grad rate: 36.3%

-$136,933 $36,670 $15,821 $10,750 Full ROI →
5 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.

Grad rate: 36.3%

-$328,778 $27,377 $15,821 $15,183 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.