Best Certificate Programs at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus by ROI
Every Certificate major at University of Pittsburgh-Pittsburgh Campus ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
13
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
+$337,003
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$36,707
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Nuclear Engineering.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$725,983 | $81,957 | $36,707 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Human Resources Management and Services.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$725,813 | $81,611 | $36,707 | $22,000 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
International Business.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$602,493 | $75,445 | $36,707 | $22,000 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$451,108 | $67,842 | $36,707 | $21,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$406,473 | $64,159 | $36,707 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Business/Commerce, General.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$376,373 | $62,654 | $36,707 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$288,210 | $60,048 | $36,707 | $26,698 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Communication and Media Studies.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$241,763 | $57,611 | $36,707 | $25,000 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$237,395 | $57,403 | $36,707 | $25,154 | Full ROI → |
| 10 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$211,533 | $54,412 | $36,707 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 11 |
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
+$190,747 | $55,081 | $36,707 | $25,308 | Full ROI → |
| 12 |
Literature.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
-$9,457 | $45,185 | $36,707 | $27,000 | Full ROI → |
| 13 |
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.
Grad rate: 84.0% |
-$67,387 | $40,466 | $36,707 | $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.