Best Certificate Programs at Waukesha County Technical College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Waukesha County 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
9
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$61,151
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,281
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 46.8% |
+$385,956 | $63,404 | $14,281 | $20,624 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Ground Transportation.
Grad rate: 46.8% |
+$103,737 | $48,485 | $14,281 | $8,653 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 46.8% |
+$3,779 | $42,903 | $14,281 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 46.8% |
+$334 | $43,372 | $14,281 | $9,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 46.8% |
-$35,541 | $41,747 | $14,281 | $12,000 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 46.8% |
-$174,941 | $33,967 | $14,281 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 46.8% |
-$175,941 | $33,917 | $14,281 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 46.8% |
-$267,009 | $30,133 | $14,281 | $11,399 | Full ROI → |
| 9 |
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 46.8% |
-$390,741 | $23,987 | $14,281 | $12,000 | 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.