Best Certificate Programs at Orleans Technical College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Orleans 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
5
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$305,366
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,581
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Grad rate: 84.9% |
-$100,394 | $38,867 | $27,581 | $7,521 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Grad rate: 84.9% |
-$199,074 | $33,933 | $27,581 | $7,521 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services.
Grad rate: 84.9% |
-$344,854 | $26,644 | $27,581 | $7,521 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.
Grad rate: 84.9% |
-$426,854 | $22,544 | $27,581 | $7,521 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Carpenters.
Grad rate: 84.9% |
-$455,654 | $21,104 | $27,581 | $7,521 | 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.