Best Certificate Programs at Piedmont Technical College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Piedmont 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
-$266,262
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,438
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
-$128,951 | $37,359 | $20,438 | $11,625 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
-$225,013 | $33,290 | $20,438 | $22,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
-$352,052 | $26,249 | $20,438 | $12,292 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 30.2% |
-$359,033 | $25,914 | $20,438 | $12,500 | 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.