Best Certificate Programs at TCAT Athens by ROI
Every Certificate major at TCAT Athens 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
-$225,768
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$10,362
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.
Grad rate: 63.1% |
+$196,478 | $52,342 | $10,362 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 63.1% |
-$109,802 | $37,028 | $10,362 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 63.1% |
-$206,300 | $32,873 | $10,362 | $9,925 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 63.1% |
-$215,362 | $31,750 | $10,362 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 63.1% |
-$462,902 | $19,373 | $10,362 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 63.1% |
-$556,722 | $14,682 | $10,362 | $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.