Best Certificate Programs at Polaris Career Center by ROI

Every Certificate major at Polaris Career Center ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Programs Analyzed

7

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$244,368

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$17,235

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Grad rate: 77.1%

+$56,525 $45,688 $17,235 $0 Full ROI →
2 Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 77.1%

-$134,747 $36,554 $17,235 $6,365 Full ROI →
3 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 77.1%

-$186,115 $33,556 $17,235 $0 Full ROI →
4 Health and Medical Administrative Services.

Grad rate: 77.1%

-$282,235 $28,750 $17,235 $0 Full ROI →
5 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 77.1%

-$333,655 $26,179 $17,235 $0 Full ROI →
6 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 77.1%

-$366,275 $24,548 $17,235 $0 Full ROI →
7 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Grad rate: 77.1%

-$464,075 $19,658 $17,235 $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.