Best Certificate Programs at Northwest State Community College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Northwest State 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
-$232,973
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,668
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Ground Transportation.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
-$108,228 | $37,472 | $17,668 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
-$108,863 | $37,879 | $17,668 | $6,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
-$206,958 | $33,503 | $17,668 | $14,334 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Computer Programming.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
-$322,828 | $26,742 | $17,668 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 45.9% |
-$417,991 | $22,732 | $17,668 | $11,084 | 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.