Best Certificate Programs at Tidewater Tech-Trades by ROI

Every Certificate major at Tidewater Tech-Trades ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.

Programs Analyzed

4

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$336,630

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$29,882

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 67.9%

-$257,867 $31,242 $29,882 $9,500 Full ROI →
2 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).

Grad rate: 67.9%

-$287,614 $30,109 $29,882 $14,750 Full ROI →
3 Building/Construction Finishing, Management, and Inspection.

Grad rate: 67.9%

-$360,067 $26,132 $29,882 $9,500 Full ROI →
4 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 67.9%

-$440,974 $22,441 $29,882 $14,750 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.