Best Certificate Programs at Ridgewater College by ROI

Every Certificate major at Ridgewater 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

-$159,126

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$16,195

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 45.0%

+$65,822 $46,759 $16,195 $9,750 Full ROI →
2 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 45.0%

-$120,579 $37,448 $16,195 $9,885 Full ROI →
3 Agricultural Business and Management.

Grad rate: 45.0%

-$138,555 $36,604 $16,195 $10,697 Full ROI →
4 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

Grad rate: 45.0%

-$262,844 $31,271 $16,195 $23,755 Full ROI →
5 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Grad rate: 45.0%

-$339,477 $26,494 $16,195 $9,750 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.