$214,704 total cost vs $301,466 estimated 10-year earnings
6
ROI Score / 10
Personalise Your Calculation
Your intended major
$21,113/yr starting → $32,405/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$39k
Your Total Investment
Tuition (4 yrs)$154,704
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$214,704
Estimated 10-Year Earnings
Years 1–2 (starting salary)$42,226
Years 3–10 (mid-career salary)$259,240
Total 10-yr Earnings$301,466
Key Numbers
$86,762
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
10.2 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
-43%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
6/10
ROI Score
Moderate
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