College ROI

Smarter Choices, Brighter Futures

USA Aggregate Higher Education Institutions Performance

Financial Ratio - Student/Family NPV at various Cost Levels

NPV (Zero Cost)
25%
POS/NEG
NPV (Med Cost)
13%
POS/NEG
NPV (Full Cost)
8%
POS/NEG

Student Outcomes - Compared to Benchmarks

Grad Earnings
66%
>50% HS/≤ 50% HS
Social ROI
25%
POS/NEG
Pell ROI
40%
POS/NEG

Real Salary Data

Don't rely on averages. See median earnings at 5, 10, and 20 years to understand the true career trajectory of each field.

ROI Calculations

We factor in tuition costs, lost wages, and potential earnings to calculate a range of ROI for every degree.

Education Pathways

Discover which majors actually require a Graduate Degree and how underemployment differ by field of study.