Best Certificate Programs at NUC University by ROI

Every Certificate major at NUC University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Certificate Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree

Programs Analyzed

13

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$575,751

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$13,778

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).

Grad rate: 59.4%

 -$214,368 $32,905 $13,778 $13,845 Full ROI →
2 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 59.4%

 -$422,491 $22,316 $13,778 $11,136 Full ROI →
3 Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other.

Grad rate: 59.4%

 -$444,478 $20,465 $13,778 $0 Full ROI →
4 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.

Grad rate: 59.4%

 -$502,463 $18,207 $13,778 $9,500 Full ROI →
5 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Grad rate: 59.4%

 -$538,944 $16,307 $13,778 $8,375 Full ROI →
6 Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Grad rate: 59.4%

 -$548,671 $16,082 $13,778 $12,247 Full ROI →
7 Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services.

Grad rate: 59.4%

 -$553,963 $15,632 $13,778 $9,500 Full ROI →
8 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Grad rate: 59.4%

 -$574,523 $14,604 $13,778 $9,500 Full ROI →
9 Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 59.4%

 -$634,303 $11,615 $13,778 $9,500 Full ROI →
10 Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology.

Grad rate: 59.4%

 -$734,431 $6,486 $13,778 $7,684 Full ROI →
11 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

Grad rate: 59.4%

 -$751,443 $5,758 $13,778 $9,500 Full ROI →
12 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 59.4%

 -$764,243 $4,848 $13,778 $5,500 Full ROI →
13 Culinary Arts and Related Services.

Grad rate: 59.4%

 -$800,443 $3,308 $13,778 $9,500 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.