Best Certificate Programs at Western Technical College by ROI
Every Certificate major at Western 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
7
Majors with salary data
Average 20-Yr Net ROI
-$80,708
Across all programs
Average Annual Cost
$15,548
Cost of attendance
| # | Major | 20-Yr Net ROI | Median Salary | Annual Cost | Avg Debt | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies.
Grad rate: 40.7% |
+$155,777 | $51,185 | $15,548 | $9,166 | Full ROI → |
| 2 |
Precision Metal Working.
Grad rate: 40.7% |
+$12,267 | $43,762 | $15,548 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 3 |
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Grad rate: 40.7% |
+$2,212 | $42,888 | $15,548 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 4 |
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies.
Grad rate: 40.7% |
-$75,073 | $39,395 | $15,548 | $5,500 | Full ROI → |
| 5 |
Dental Support Services and Allied Professions.
Grad rate: 40.7% |
-$171,808 | $34,187 | $15,548 | $0 | Full ROI → |
| 6 |
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants.
Grad rate: 40.7% |
-$214,329 | $32,656 | $15,548 | $8,816 | Full ROI → |
| 7 |
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services.
Grad rate: 40.7% |
-$274,005 | $29,861 | $15,548 | $11,613 | 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.