Best Certificate Programs at Southern Careers Institute-Austin by ROI
Every Certificate major at Southern Careers Institute-Austin ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$485,971
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,368
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 62.0% |
-$274,893 | $30,265 | $27,368 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 62.0% |
-$435,266 | $22,086 | $27,368 | $7,125 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Grad rate: 62.0% |
-$462,066 | $20,746 | $27,368 | $7,125 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 62.0% |
-$462,373 | $20,891 | $27,368 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 62.0% |
-$483,433 | $19,838 | $27,368 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 62.0% |
-$489,392 | $19,473 | $27,368 | $8,507 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 62.0% |
-$612,670 | $13,198 | $27,368 | $6,861 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Grad rate: 62.0% |
-$667,679 | $10,551 | $27,368 | $8,394 | 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.