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.