Best Certificate Programs at South Louisiana Community College by ROI
Every Certificate major at South Louisiana Community 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
4
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$204,118
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,723
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 30.3% |
+$179,336 | $52,385 | $15,723 | $9,363 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 30.3% |
-$145,331 | $36,884 | $15,723 | $20,214 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 30.3% |
-$388,971 | $23,751 | $15,723 | $6,125 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 30.3% |
-$461,508 | $20,352 | $15,723 | $9,500 | 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.