Best Certificate Programs at Porter & Chester Institute by ROI

Every Certificate major at Porter & Chester Institute ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Programs Analyzed

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$151,302

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$25,552

Cost of attendance

#	Major	20-Yr Net ROI	Median Salary	Annual Cost	Avg Debt
1	Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants. Grad rate: 53.1%	+$55,868	$47,586	$25,552	$22,444	Full ROI →
2	Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). Grad rate: 53.1%	-$8,714	$43,795	$25,552	$14,120	Full ROI →
3	Drafting/Design Engineering Technologies/Technicians. Grad rate: 53.1%	-$37,810	$42,326	$25,552	$13,910	Full ROI →
4	Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. Grad rate: 53.1%	-$42,854	$42,088	$25,552	$14,120	Full ROI →
5	Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications. Grad rate: 53.1%	-$112,950	$38,569	$25,552	$13,910	Full ROI →
6	Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology. Grad rate: 53.1%	-$127,884	$37,760	$25,552	$12,987	Full ROI →
7	Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. Grad rate: 53.1%	-$223,410	$33,046	$25,552	$13,910	Full ROI →
8	Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. Grad rate: 53.1%	-$286,477	$29,595	$25,552	$9,500	Full ROI →
9	Dental Support Services and Allied Professions. Grad rate: 53.1%	-$322,117	$27,813	$25,552	$9,500	Full ROI →
10	Health and Medical Administrative Services. Grad rate: 53.1%	-$406,677	$23,585	$25,552	$9,500	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.