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Degree & Cert ROI Calculator

Calculate the return on investment for degrees, certifications, and bootcamps. Build custom programs or select from the pre-built catalog — GI Bill and Tuition Assistance included.

GI Bill Quick Reference — Post-9/11 (100% Eligibility)
Tuition CapUp to $26,381 / yr
BAH StipendE-5 rate at school ZIP
Books / SuppliesUp to $1,000 / yr
DoD Tuition Assist.Up to $4,000 / yr
Section A

Build Your Own Programs

Add as many options as you like. Results update live as you type.

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Out-of-Pocket$400
Salary Lift / yr+$25,000
5-Year Return$124,600
10-Year ROI>999%
Break-Even4 mo
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Out-of-Pocket$27,500
Salary Lift / yr+$30,000
5-Year Return$122,500
10-Year ROI991%
GI Bill Benefit$27,000
Break-Even17 mo

Cost vs. 10-Year Return — Custom Programs

Out-of-Pocket Cost   Salary Lift (10 yr)   GI Bill Savings
Section B

Browse & Select from the Catalog

Filter the pre-built credential library and select up to 3 to compare side-by-side.

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DegreeTechnology

Bachelor's in Computer Science

Four-year degree covering programming, algorithms, data structures, and software engineering

$40,000 – $160,00036–48 months
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DegreeBusiness

Bachelor's in Business Administration

Four-year degree covering management, finance, marketing, and operations

$35,000 – $140,00036–48 months
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DegreeBusiness

MBA (Master of Business Administration)

Graduate business degree for leadership and management roles

$50,000 – $200,00018–24 months
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DegreeCybersecurity

Master's in Cybersecurity

Graduate degree focusing on information security, risk management, and cyber defense

$30,000 – $100,00018–24 months
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Professional CertificationProject Management

PMP (Project Management Professional)

Industry-standard project management certification from PMI

$2,000 – $4,0002–6 months
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Professional CertificationCybersecurity

CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)

Gold standard cybersecurity certification for experienced professionals

$2,500 – $5,0003–6 months
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Professional CertificationTechnology

AWS Solutions Architect Associate

Entry-level AWS cloud certification for architects

$500 – $2,0001–3 months
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Professional CertificationCybersecurity

CompTIA Security+

Entry-level cybersecurity certification, DoD 8570 compliant

$400 – $1,5001–3 months
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Professional CertificationFinance

CPA (Certified Public Accountant)

Professional accounting certification required for many finance roles

$3,000 – $6,0006–18 months
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Professional CertificationSupply Chain & Operations

Six Sigma Black Belt

Process improvement and quality management certification

$2,000 – $5,0003–6 months
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Professional CertificationHuman Resources

SHRM-CP (HR Certification)

Society for Human Resource Management certification for HR professionals

$500 – $2,0002–4 months
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Professional CertificationData Analytics

Google Data Analytics Certificate

Entry-level data analytics certification covering spreadsheets, SQL, and visualization

$300 – $5003–6 months
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BootcampTechnology

Full-Stack Web Development Bootcamp

Intensive coding bootcamp covering front-end, back-end, and deployment

$10,000 – $20,0003–6 months
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BootcampData Analytics

Data Science Bootcamp

Intensive program covering Python, statistics, machine learning, and data visualization

$12,000 – $25,0003–6 months
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BootcampCybersecurity

Cybersecurity Bootcamp

Intensive security training covering penetration testing, incident response, and compliance

$10,000 – $18,0003–6 months
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BootcampTechnology

Product Management Bootcamp

Program covering product strategy, user research, and agile development

$5,000 – $12,0002–4 months
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