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.