Best Certificate Programs at West Georgia Technical College by ROI

Every Certificate major at West Georgia 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

10

Majors with salary data

Average 20-Yr Net ROI

-$218,522

Across all programs

Average Annual Cost

$10,012

Cost of attendance

# Major 20-Yr Net ROI Median Salary Annual Cost Avg Debt
1 Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.

Grad rate: 31.9%

 +$242,208 $54,611 $10,012 $0 Full ROI →
2 Ground Transportation.

Grad rate: 31.9%

 -$64,257 $39,929 $10,012 $9,500 Full ROI →
3 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Grad rate: 31.9%

 -$96,485 $38,359 $10,012 $10,114 Full ROI →
4 Precision Metal Working.

Grad rate: 31.9%

 -$98,992 $38,091 $10,012 $8,000 Full ROI →
5 Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR).

Grad rate: 31.9%

 -$119,012 $36,550 $10,012 $0 Full ROI →
6 Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.

Grad rate: 31.9%

 -$178,342 $34,731 $10,012 $17,000 Full ROI →
7 Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.

Grad rate: 31.9%

 -$316,532 $26,674 $10,012 $0 Full ROI →
8 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.

Grad rate: 31.9%

 -$359,172 $24,542 $10,012 $0 Full ROI →
9 Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.

Grad rate: 31.9%

 -$556,472 $14,677 $10,012 $0 Full ROI →
10 Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services.

Grad rate: 31.9%

 -$638,167 $11,166 $10,012 $8,500 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.