Best Certificate Programs at Saint Paul College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Saint Paul College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
12
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$62,905
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$17,977
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Plumbing and Related Water Supply Services.
Grad rate: 31.9% |
+$654,703 | $75,634 | $17,977 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 31.9% |
+$125,523 | $49,985 | $17,977 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 31.9% |
+$111,280 | $49,133 | $17,977 | $9,928 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Grad rate: 31.9% |
+$93,503 | $48,384 | $17,977 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 31.9% |
-$71,722 | $40,494 | $17,977 | $17,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
American Sign Language.
Grad rate: 31.9% |
-$111,557 | $37,321 | $17,977 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 31.9% |
-$145,657 | $35,616 | $17,977 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Carpenters.
Grad rate: 31.9% |
-$222,877 | $31,755 | $17,977 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 31.9% |
-$234,793 | $31,927 | $17,977 | $11,375 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Grad rate: 31.9% |
-$279,474 | $29,887 | $17,977 | $14,250 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services.
Grad rate: 31.9% |
-$320,617 | $26,868 | $17,977 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Culinary Arts and Related Services.
Grad rate: 31.9% |
-$353,182 | $26,421 | $17,977 | $17,500 | 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.