Best Certificate Programs at Summit College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Summit College ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$252,324
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$29,987
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians.
Grad rate: 73.9% |
-$39,607 | $42,032 | $29,987 | $7,600 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 73.9% |
-$73,336 | $41,014 | $29,987 | $17,503 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Accounting and Related Services.
Grad rate: 73.9% |
-$140,435 | $36,962 | $29,987 | $7,177 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 73.9% |
-$206,807 | $33,672 | $29,987 | $7,600 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 73.9% |
-$366,873 | $25,723 | $29,987 | $8,405 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 73.9% |
-$423,326 | $22,903 | $29,987 | $8,444 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 73.9% |
-$515,887 | $17,705 | $29,987 | $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.