$159,960 total cost vs $736,836 estimated 10-year earnings
10
ROI Score / 10
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Your intended major
$74,094/yr starting → $73,581/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$30k
Your Total Investment
Tuition (4 yrs)$99,960
Living expenses (4 yrs)$60,000
Scholarships / grants-$0
Total Cost$159,960
Estimated 10-Year Earnings
Years 1–2 (starting salary)$148,188
Years 3–10 (mid-career salary)$588,648
Total 10-yr Earnings$736,836
Key Numbers
$576,876
Net Return (10yr)
Earnings minus total cost
2.2 yrs
Break-Even
After graduation
+39%
vs National Avg
vs avg US college grad
10/10
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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