Best Certificate Programs at University of Georgia by ROI
Every Certificate major at University of Georgia ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$382,145
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$27,436
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$830,779 | $86,227 | $27,436 | $19,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Non-Professional General Legal Studies (Undergraduate).
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$768,419 | $83,109 | $27,436 | $19,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$654,615 | $77,704 | $27,436 | $23,725 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$337,154 | $61,647 | $27,436 | $21,000 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$173,624 | $52,053 | $27,436 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
+$50,754 | $47,597 | $27,436 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.
Grad rate: 87.6% |
-$140,330 | $37,806 | $27,436 | $21,492 | 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.