Best Certificate Programs at Pittsburgh Technical College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Pittsburgh 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
-$173,690
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$33,969
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: 53.4% |
-$13,429 | $43,027 | $33,969 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 53.4% |
-$42,549 | $41,571 | $33,969 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 53.4% |
-$93,373 | $40,329 | $33,969 | $19,248 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 53.4% |
-$216,604 | $33,842 | $33,969 | $14,426 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services.
Grad rate: 53.4% |
-$502,496 | $19,153 | $33,969 | $8,583 | 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.