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Graduate Certificate•40 Institutions
Completers Only: Federal median earnings data strictly reflects outcomes for students who successfully graduated. Students who do not complete their degree typically earn significantly less and face higher risks of debt default.
Annual Full Cost vs. Median Earnings
Each dot represents one program at an institution. Shows the spread of annual sticker price (or net price if sticker price is unavailable) vs earnings 4 years post-grad.
Field Median ($79,962)
P25-P75 Interval ($60,976 - $100,725)
Bachelor's Baseline ($56,938)
Breakeven Line (0% ROI)
These figures are medians for past graduates who received federal aid. Your cost and pay will differ. Run your own numbers in the Guided ROI Interview →
Institution | State | Earnings | Avg Net Price | Median Debt | Lifetime Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Fairfax | VA | $109,911 Nat: $82,363 4yr Post-Grad | $14,697 /yr | $27,332 | +$404k |
Columbia | MO | $100,725 Nat: $82,363 4yr Post-Grad | $21,142 /yr | $20,500 | +$311k |
Columbus Earnings shared by 9 campuses, which report as one program. | OH | $84,386 Nat: $82,363 4yr Post-Grad | $33,882 /yr | $41,000 | +$144k |
Decatur Earnings shared by 9 campuses, which report as one program. | GA | $84,386 Nat: $82,363 4yr Post-Grad | $34,523 /yr | $41,000 | +$143k |
Lisle Earnings shared by 9 campuses, which report as one program. | IL | $84,386 Nat: $82,363 4yr Post-Grad | $35,665 /yr | $41,000 | +$142k |
Ontario Earnings shared by 9 campuses, which report as one program. | CA | $84,386 Nat: $82,363 4yr Post-Grad | $36,531 /yr | $41,000 | +$141k |
Waterbury Earnings shared by 5 University of Connecticut campuses, which report as one program. | CT | $79,962 Nat: $82,363 4yr Post-Grad | $8,616 /yr | - | +$125k |
Groton Earnings shared by 5 University of Connecticut campuses, which report as one program. | CT | $79,962 Nat: $82,363 4yr Post-Grad | $11,184 /yr | - | +$123k |
Hartford Earnings shared by 5 University of Connecticut campuses, which report as one program. | CT | $79,962 Nat: $82,363 4yr Post-Grad | $13,961 /yr | - | +$120k |
Stamford Earnings shared by 5 University of Connecticut campuses, which report as one program. | CT | $79,962 Nat: $82,363 4yr Post-Grad | $14,226 /yr | - | +$120k |
Storrs Earnings shared by 5 University of Connecticut campuses, which report as one program. | CT | $79,962 Nat: $82,363 4yr Post-Grad | $24,342 /yr | - | +$110k |
New Britain | CT | - Nat: $82,363 | $15,537 /yr | - | -$0 |
West Hartford | CT | - Nat: $82,363 | $28,928 /yr | - | -$0 |
New Haven | CT | - Nat: $82,363 | $21,029 /yr | - | -$0 |
Washington | DC | - Nat: $82,363 | $41,302 /yr | - | -$0 |
Washington | DC | - Nat: $82,363 | $35,760 /yr | - | -$0 |
Coral Gables | FL | - Nat: $82,363 | $36,483 /yr | - | -$0 |
Baltimore | MD | - Nat: $82,363 | $6,270 /yr | - | -$0 |
Waltham | MA | - Nat: $82,363 | $38,969 /yr | - | -$0 |
North Dartmouth | MA | - Nat: $82,363 | $20,319 /yr | - | -$0 |
Boston | MA | - Nat: $82,363 | $40,008 /yr | - | -$0 |
Grand Rapids | MI | - Nat: $82,363 | $17,623 /yr | - | -$0 |
Detroit | MI | - Nat: $82,363 | $13,469 /yr | - | -$0 |
Mankato | MN | - Nat: $82,363 | $19,702 /yr | $20,500 | -$0 |
Parkville | MO | - Nat: $82,363 | $19,119 /yr | - | -$0 |
Springfield | MO | - Nat: $82,363 | $17,270 /yr | - | -$0 |
Plymouth | NH | - Nat: $82,363 | $19,530 /yr | - | -$0 |
Burlington | VT | - Nat: $82,363 | $39,617 /yr | - | -$0 |
Seattle | WA | - Nat: $82,363 | $34,324 /yr | - | -$0 |
San Juan | PR | - Nat: $82,363 | $7,854 /yr | - | -$0 |
Minneapolis | MN | - Nat: $82,363 | $18,458 /yr | - | -$0 |
West Lafayette | IN | - Nat: $82,363 | $5,956 /yr | - | -$0 |
Phoenix | AZ | $65,740 Nat: $82,363 4yr Post-Grad | $13,916 /yr | $17,873 | -$16k |
Manchester | NH | $60,976 Nat: $82,363 4yr Post-Grad | $36,764 /yr | $32,800 | -$85k |
Gurabo | PR | $42,188 Nat: $82,363 4yr Post-Grad | $7,134 /yr | - | -$254k |
New York Earnings shared by 9 campuses, which report as one program. | NY | $84,386 Nat: $82,363 4yr Post-Grad | - /yr | $41,000 | Cost not reported |
Phoenix Earnings shared by 9 campuses, which report as one program. | AZ | $84,386 Nat: $82,363 4yr Post-Grad | - /yr | $41,000 | Cost not reported |
Orlando Earnings shared by 9 campuses, which report as one program. | FL | $84,386 Nat: $82,363 4yr Post-Grad | - /yr | $41,000 | Cost not reported |
Irving Earnings shared by 9 campuses, which report as one program. | TX | $84,386 Nat: $82,363 4yr Post-Grad | - /yr | $41,000 | Cost not reported |
Arlington Earnings shared by 9 campuses, which report as one program. | VA | $84,386 Nat: $82,363 4yr Post-Grad | - /yr | $41,000 | Cost not reported |
Analysis Notes:
- Lifetime Value Added: Net Present Value (NPV) of estimated career earnings relative to a median bachelor's degree holder, accounting for this institution's average cost and taxes.
- Avg Net Price: The average price paid by students who receive federal financial aid (grants/loans).Note: For graduate programs, the institution's average undergraduate net price is used as a proxy for annual cost, which may differ from actual graduate tuition and net price.