Best Certificate Programs at Pinnacle Career Institute by ROI
Every Certificate major at Pinnacle Career Institute 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
-$257,410
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$26,992
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 61.3% |
+$14,827 | $44,946 | $26,992 | $12,667 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.
Grad rate: 61.3% |
-$212,372 | $32,731 | $26,992 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Grad rate: 61.3% |
-$242,812 | $31,209 | $26,992 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services.
Grad rate: 61.3% |
-$394,939 | $24,137 | $26,992 | $7,917 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 61.3% |
-$451,755 | $21,876 | $26,992 | $16,506 | 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.