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.