Best Certificate Programs at Northland Community and Technical College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Northland Community and 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
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$52,015
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,893
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 43.6% |
+$106,387 | $48,214 | $17,893 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Grad rate: 43.6% |
+$6,987 | $43,244 | $17,893 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Grad rate: 43.6% |
+$3,207 | $43,865 | $17,893 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 43.6% |
-$3,330 | $43,491 | $17,893 | $11,302 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Ground Transportation.
Grad rate: 43.6% |
-$209,933 | $32,398 | $17,893 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 43.6% |
-$215,413 | $32,124 | $17,893 | $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.