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.

Certificate Associate Degree

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.