Best Certificate Programs at Purdue University Global by ROI
Every Certificate major at Purdue University Global ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Certificate
Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Post-baccalaureate Certificate
Master's Degree
Doctoral Degree
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$134,146
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,994
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Grad rate: 30.4% |
+$980,886 | $91,944 | $17,994 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 30.4% |
-$71,314 | $39,334 | $17,994 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 30.4% |
-$226,994 | $31,550 | $17,994 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 30.4% |
-$227,634 | $31,518 | $17,994 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 30.4% |
-$281,686 | $30,621 | $17,994 | $26,750 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 30.4% |
-$371,194 | $25,536 | $17,994 | $17,719 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 30.4% |
-$375,984 | $25,383 | $17,994 | $19,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Legal Support Services.
Grad rate: 30.4% |
-$499,250 | $18,723 | $17,994 | $11,642 | 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.