Best Certificate Programs at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Southwest Wisconsin 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
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$157,695
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,282
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Grad rate: 54.8% |
+$248,284 | $55,531 | $15,282 | $5,225 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 54.8% |
+$3,033 | $43,287 | $15,282 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Agricultural Mechanization.
Grad rate: 54.8% |
-$38,442 | $40,842 | $15,282 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 54.8% |
-$175,640 | $34,425 | $15,282 | $6,562 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 54.8% |
-$256,526 | $30,573 | $15,282 | $9,411 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 54.8% |
-$261,106 | $30,612 | $15,282 | $13,381 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 54.8% |
-$371,322 | $24,198 | $15,282 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.
Grad rate: 54.8% |
-$409,842 | $22,272 | $15,282 | $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.