$271,520 total cost vs $157,236 estimated 10-year earnings
4
ROI Score / 10
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Your intended major
$0/yr starting → $14,612/yr at 5 years
Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$53k
Your Total Investment
Tuition (4 yrs)$211,520
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$271,520
Estimated 10-Year Earnings
Years 1–2 (starting salary)$40,340
Years 3–10 (mid-career salary)$116,896
Total 10-yr Earnings$157,236
Key Numbers
$-114,284
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
13.5 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
-70%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
4/10
ROI Score
Poor
📊 Data sources: Tuition from IPEDS. Earnings from U.S. College Scorecard (Dept. of Education). This calculator provides estimates only and should not be the sole basis for enrollment decisions.
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