Best Certificate Programs at Onondaga Cortland Madison BOCES by ROI

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

Programs Analyzed

10

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$258,500

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$22,661

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

Grad rate: 82.2%

 -$103,286 $38,920 $22,661 $14,093 Full ROI →
2 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 82.2%

 -$104,661 $38,462 $22,661 $8,326 Full ROI →
3 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).

Grad rate: 82.2%

 -$119,320 $37,668 $22,661 $7,422 Full ROI →
4 Construction Trades, Other.

Grad rate: 82.2%

 -$199,521 $33,157 $22,661 $0 Full ROI →
5 Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology.

Grad rate: 82.2%

 -$205,345 $33,436 $22,661 $8,448 Full ROI →
6 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 82.2%

 -$281,981 $29,034 $22,661 $0 Full ROI →
7 Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.

Grad rate: 82.2%

 -$350,226 $26,075 $22,661 $6,715 Full ROI →
8 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 82.2%

 -$351,183 $26,183 $22,661 $9,024 Full ROI →
9 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 82.2%

 -$362,035 $25,587 $22,661 $8,233 Full ROI →
10 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Grad rate: 82.2%

 -$507,441 $17,761 $22,661 $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.