$60,000 total cost vs $487,978 estimated 10-year earnings
10
ROI Score / 10
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Years to graduate4 yrs
3 yrs4 yrs (avg)6 yrs
Annual living expenses$15,000
$8k$15k (avg)$30k
Annual scholarship / grant$0
$0$30k
Your Total Investment
Tuition (4 yrs)$0
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$60,000
Estimated 10-Year Earnings
Years 1–2 (starting salary)$47,978
Years 3–10 (mid-career salary)$440,000
Total 10-yr Earnings$487,978
Key Numbers
$427,978
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
2.5 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
-8%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
10/10
ROI Score
Excellent
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