Best Certificate Programs at South Georgia Technical College by ROI
Every Certificate major at South Georgia Technical 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
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$174,029
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$13,115
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Grad rate: 57.3% |
+$152,345 | $50,273 | $13,115 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 57.3% |
-$128,852 | $36,979 | $13,115 | $11,346 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 57.3% |
-$175,075 | $33,902 | $13,115 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 57.3% |
-$182,895 | $33,511 | $13,115 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Ground Transportation.
Grad rate: 57.3% |
-$212,460 | $32,674 | $13,115 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 57.3% |
-$266,215 | $29,345 | $13,115 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 57.3% |
-$405,055 | $22,403 | $13,115 | $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.