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Undergrad Certificate•22 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 ($51,839)
P25-P75 Interval ($38,916 - $51,839)
HS Baseline ($35,872)
Institution | State | Earnings | Avg Net Price | Median Debt | Lifetime Value Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Purdue University Fort Wayne ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Fort Wayne | IN | $51,839 Nat: $48,636 4yr Post-Grad | $13,171 /yr | - | +$89k |
Connecticut State Community College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. New Britain | CT | - Nat: $48,636 | $11,513 /yr | - | -$0 |
Pocatello | ID | - Nat: $48,636 | $12,193 /yr | - | -$0 |
Methodist College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Peoria | IL | - Nat: $48,636 | $41,787 /yr | - | -$0 |
Indianapolis | IN | - Nat: $48,636 | $11,668 /yr | - | -$0 |
Indiana State University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Terre Haute | IN | - Nat: $48,636 | $10,873 /yr | - | -$0 |
Iowa City | IA | - Nat: $48,636 | $22,531 /yr | - | -$0 |
Bowling Green | KY | - Nat: $48,636 | $10,990 /yr | - | -$0 |
University of Southern Maine ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Portland | ME | - Nat: $48,636 | $13,596 /yr | - | -$0 |
Bristol Community College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Fall River | MA | - Nat: $48,636 | $5,547 /yr | - | -$0 |
Madonna University ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Livonia | MI | - Nat: $48,636 | $17,755 /yr | - | -$0 |
Omaha | NE | - Nat: $48,636 | $13,441 /yr | - | -$0 |
Stark State College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. North Canton | OH | - Nat: $48,636 | $5,986 /yr | - | -$0 |
Wright State University-Main Campus ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Dayton | OH | - Nat: $48,636 | $15,415 /yr | - | -$0 |
Clackamas Community College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Oregon City | OR | - Nat: $48,636 | $7,855 /yr | - | -$0 |
East Stroudsburg | PA | - Nat: $48,636 | $18,134 /yr | - | -$0 |
La Crosse | WI | - Nat: $48,636 | $11,008 /yr | - | -$0 |
Milwaukee | WI | - Nat: $48,636 | $15,014 /yr | - | -$0 |
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Ponce | PR | - Nat: $48,636 | $13,192 /yr | - | -$0 |
Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Mayaguez | PR | - Nat: $48,636 | $11,502 /yr | - | -$0 |
York County Community College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Wells | ME | - Nat: $48,636 | $5,875 /yr | - | -$0 |
Northwood Technical College ⚠️ Caution: This institution flagged for high risk factors (low completion/older demographics) that may artificially inflate its ROI. Rice Lake | WI | $38,916 Nat: $48,636 4yr Post-Grad | $8,989 /yr | $8,250 | -$44k |
Analysis Notes:
- Lifetime Value Added: Net Present Value (NPV) of estimated career earnings relative to a median high school graduate, 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).
Important Note: Your ROI with any major will depend on the cost you pay to attend the program, and your starting salary. Both vary significantly across institutions. We encourage you to explore the ROI of a specific program variant by selecting the Program title of the credential level you are interested in. You will then have a more detailed return analysis for programs at specific institutions. We also encourage you to use the ROI calculator with your specific estimates of cost and salary.