Best Certificate Programs at Texas State Technical College by ROI

Every Certificate major at Texas State 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

-$99,899

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$20,011

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.

Grad rate: 37.0%

+$901,430 $88,624 $20,011 $8,177 Full ROI →
2 Electromechanical Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians.

Grad rate: 37.0%

+$336,949 $59,848 $20,011 $0 Full ROI →
3 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 37.0%

-$108,356 $38,166 $20,011 $8,641 Full ROI →
4 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

Grad rate: 37.0%

-$184,129 $34,869 $20,011 $15,925 Full ROI →
5 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 37.0%

-$189,931 $33,999 $20,011 $7,334 Full ROI →
6 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 37.0%

-$381,691 $23,916 $20,011 $0 Full ROI →
7 Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.

Grad rate: 37.0%

-$460,979 $20,396 $20,011 $6,584 Full ROI →
8 Culinary Arts and Related Services.

Grad rate: 37.0%

-$712,484 $8,100 $20,011 $10,721 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.