Best Certificate Programs at Ranken Technical College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Ranken Technical College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
9
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$16,687
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,229
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 51.2% |
+$321,150 | $60,801 | $28,229 | $19,734 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Electrical/Electronics Maintenance and Repair Technology.
Grad rate: 51.2% |
+$285,123 | $58,787 | $28,229 | $16,583 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.
Grad rate: 51.2% |
+$119,596 | $50,343 | $28,229 | $14,100 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 51.2% |
+$50,686 | $46,587 | $28,229 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 51.2% |
+$5,512 | $44,685 | $28,229 | $14,784 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Computer Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 51.2% |
-$13,629 | $42,730 | $28,229 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services.
Grad rate: 51.2% |
-$182,044 | $34,748 | $28,229 | $6,500 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 51.2% |
-$210,459 | $33,780 | $28,229 | $13,208 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Carpenters.
Grad rate: 51.2% |
-$225,749 | $32,124 | $28,229 | $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.