Best Certificate Programs at Washburn University by ROI
Every Certificate major at Washburn University ranked by estimated 20-year net return on investment. Data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Programs Analyzed
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$23,437
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$20,949
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 53.4% |
+$299,018 | $59,264 | $20,949 | $18,750 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.
Grad rate: 53.4% |
+$213,491 | $53,722 | $20,949 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 53.4% |
-$25,527 | $43,872 | $20,949 | $31,125 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 53.4% |
-$51,121 | $41,658 | $20,949 | $17,283 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Grad rate: 53.4% |
-$63,674 | $40,505 | $20,949 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications.
Grad rate: 53.4% |
-$64,609 | $39,817 | $20,949 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 53.4% |
-$166,399 | $35,200 | $20,949 | $7,000 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 53.4% |
-$328,675 | $27,062 | $20,949 | $6,642 | 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.