Best Certificate Programs at Western Iowa Tech Community College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Western Iowa Tech Community 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
8
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$143,942
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$14,300
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 41.3% |
+$84,975 | $47,335 | $14,300 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 41.3% |
+$60,146 | $46,701 | $14,300 | $14,499 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Electrical and Power Transmission Installers.
Grad rate: 41.3% |
-$13,060 | $42,062 | $14,300 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Grad rate: 41.3% |
-$66,812 | $39,910 | $14,300 | $7,935 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services.
Grad rate: 41.3% |
-$155,200 | $34,955 | $14,300 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 41.3% |
-$245,922 | $30,835 | $14,300 | $6,165 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 41.3% |
-$371,840 | $24,123 | $14,300 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 8 |
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Grad rate: 41.3% |
-$443,823 | $21,627 | $14,300 | $16,343 | 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.