Best Certificate Programs at Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen by ROI
Every Certificate major at Southern Careers Institute-Harlingen ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$460,548
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$28,245
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 66.6% |
-$275,770 | $30,265 | $28,245 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 66.6% |
-$436,143 | $22,086 | $28,245 | $7,125 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 66.6% |
-$463,250 | $20,891 | $28,245 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 66.6% |
-$484,310 | $19,838 | $28,245 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 66.6% |
-$490,269 | $19,473 | $28,245 | $8,507 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 66.6% |
-$613,547 | $13,198 | $28,245 | $6,861 | 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.