Best Certificate Programs at Southwestern Illinois College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Southwestern Illinois 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
6
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$16,060
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$12,596
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fire Protection.
Grad rate: 32.5% |
+$548,931 | $70,937 | $12,596 | $12,750 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 32.5% |
+$176,604 | $51,460 | $12,596 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 32.5% |
+$89,754 | $47,860 | $12,596 | $11,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 32.5% |
-$179,071 | $34,115 | $12,596 | $6,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).
Grad rate: 32.5% |
-$184,116 | $33,424 | $12,596 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 32.5% |
-$355,741 | $25,484 | $12,596 | $9,500 | 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.