Best Certificate Programs at South Texas College by ROI

Every Certificate major at South Texas College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Certificate Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree

Programs Analyzed

10

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$320,643

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$7,505

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Grad rate: 26.8%

 -$24,229 $41,841 $7,505 $10,033 Full ROI →
2 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 26.8%

 -$162,965 $34,227 $7,505 $0 Full ROI →
3 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 26.8%

 -$166,065 $34,072 $7,505 $0 Full ROI →
4 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.

Grad rate: 26.8%

 -$227,825 $30,984 $7,505 $0 Full ROI →
5 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

Grad rate: 26.8%

 -$257,189 $29,955 $7,505 $6,507 Full ROI →
6 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).

Grad rate: 26.8%

 -$294,965 $27,627 $7,505 $0 Full ROI →
7 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 26.8%

 -$424,385 $21,156 $7,505 $0 Full ROI →
8 Culinary Arts and Related Services.

Grad rate: 26.8%

 -$473,225 $18,714 $7,505 $0 Full ROI →
9 Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services.

Grad rate: 26.8%

 -$570,245 $13,863 $7,505 $0 Full ROI →
10 Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Grad rate: 26.8%

 -$605,345 $12,108 $7,505 $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.