Best Certificate Programs at Southern Crescent Technical College by ROI

Every Certificate major at Southern Crescent 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

9

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$122,848

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$13,806

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.

Grad rate: 54.4%

 +$272,354 $56,308 $13,806 $0 Full ROI →
2 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

Grad rate: 54.4%

 -$16,230 $42,749 $13,806 $12,892 Full ROI →
3 Ground Transportation.

Grad rate: 54.4%

 -$71,266 $39,127 $13,806 $0 Full ROI →
4 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 54.4%

 -$83,706 $38,505 $13,806 $0 Full ROI →
5 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).

Grad rate: 54.4%

 -$113,706 $37,005 $13,806 $0 Full ROI →
6 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Grad rate: 54.4%

 -$132,201 $37,140 $13,806 $15,700 Full ROI →
7 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 54.4%

 -$136,626 $35,859 $13,806 $0 Full ROI →
8 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 54.4%

 -$296,886 $28,756 $13,806 $13,482 Full ROI →
9 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Grad rate: 54.4%

 -$527,366 $16,322 $13,806 $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.