Best Certificate Programs at Northwest Technical College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Northwest 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
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$44,526
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$18,271
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Construction Trades, General.
Grad rate: 42.1% |
+$55,149 | $45,671 | $18,271 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 42.1% |
+$39,269 | $44,877 | $18,271 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 42.1% |
-$78,751 | $38,976 | $18,271 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 42.1% |
-$193,771 | $33,225 | $18,271 | $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.