One thing to consider is the value of the program in terms of employer recognition. Some industries really favor certificates from well-known institutions, and others are more focused on experience.
I got a 19 yr old in college full time but looking for a part time gig as a shop hand or laborer, North Phoenix, Deer Valley area specifically if anyone knows a fab shop or something he likes to work with his hands but also is a hell of a hand on a PC and currently pursuing a graphic designer career, also into music production and film.