Best Certificate Programs at Northwood Technical College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Northwood 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
-$229,413
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,116
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 55.9% |
-$63,101 | $39,922 | $14,116 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 55.9% |
-$131,849 | $36,974 | $14,116 | $12,751 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 55.9% |
-$203,116 | $33,261 | $14,116 | $10,534 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 55.9% |
-$249,957 | $30,769 | $14,116 | $8,312 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 55.9% |
-$316,775 | $27,504 | $14,116 | $9,437 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Grad rate: 55.9% |
-$411,681 | $22,493 | $14,116 | $5,500 | 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.