$189,552 total cost vs $440,568 estimated 10-year earnings
9
ROI Score / 10
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Your intended major
$41,296/yr starting → $44,747/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$32k
Your Total Investment
Tuition (4 yrs)$129,552
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$189,552
Estimated 10-Year Earnings
Years 1–2 (starting salary)$82,592
Years 3–10 (mid-career salary)$357,976
Total 10-yr Earnings$440,568
Key Numbers
$251,016
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
4.6 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
-17%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
9/10
ROI Score
Excellent
📊 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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